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Abstract

ABSTRACT

Examining Students' Motivation and Attitudes toward Learning English across Two Types of High Schools: Technical vs. Humanities

Han, Hyun Ju Advisor : Kyung Ja Kim, Ph.D Major in English Education Graduate School of Education, Chosun University

The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of motivation and attitude on technical and humanities high school students and the relationship of motivations and attitudes on different leveled students in order to achieve a successful English learning. Theoretical background of this study was composed of debate of antecedent studies and learning theories. The study group consisted of 603 first year students, 402 technical and 201 humanities in Jeonnam. The questionnaire was composed of 36 questions dealing with integrated and instrumental motivation and attitude toward English class, English culture and English teacher. The major findings of this study are as follows: First, humanities students showed more higher than technical ones in motivation and attitude toward English learning. Second, the students' motivation and attitudes showed similarity in terms of their English proficiency levels except the following factors: attitude toward English teacher and attitude toward English class, targeting top and medium level students. The conclusions of this research are as in the following: First, Teachers should adjust their lessons for both technical students and low level students in humanities school so that students can actively participate with self-confidence in class. Second, Teachers should give students positive feedback so that they can recognize that English is fun and interesting rather than frightening and burdensome. Third, Schools should offer a lot of learning materials, programs, and facilities to assist in improving students' motivation and attitudes toward English learning. Lastly, It is natural that schools and teachers help students have necessity of learning English for themselves.