ART Dylan Sung, Chih Wei Yang , Lai Yu Cheng The Influence of Faculty on Taiwanese Abstract
ENGLISH
EDU
Journal of Language Teaching and Research
Articles in Vol. 8, No. 2 July 2008
Cultural Aspects in The Translation of Herge s Comic Series
The Adventures of Tintin: Red Rackham s Treasure
83 - 98
Listyani
Human Entities in Immortality
Henriono Nugroho
99 - 110
Language Planning and Policy in Indonesia:
Past Paths, Future Plans
111 - 122
The Influence of Faculty on Taiwanese University
Students English-learning Motivation
123 - 134
A Study of The Benefit of Extensive Reading on Vocabulary At The Faculty of Language and Literature of
Satya Wacana Christian University
135 - 152
Lauren Zentz
Dylan Sung, Chih-Wei Yang , and Lai-Yu Cheng
Greta Andrea Kartika Putri & Hendro Setiawan Husada
The Influence Students English-learning Motivation (Dylan Sung,et.al)
THE INFLUENCE OF FACULTY ON TAIWANESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ENGLISHLEARNING MOTIVATION
Dylan Sung1, Chih-Wei Yang 2, and Lai-Yu Cheng 2
Department of Applied Linguistics and Language Studies
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chung Yuan Christian University
200 Chung Pei Rd., Chung-Li, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan
2
[email protected]
Abstract
Motivating students to be involved in learning is a primary
goal of teachers. Literature on the subject of learning motivation suggests that higher learning motivation leading to
better learning proficiency. Research on learning motivation has shown that teachers play a crucial role in motivating students. The purpose of this study was to investigate
the influence of faculty on university students English learning motivations. This study employed the use of a survey
to carry out the investigation. One hundred and five students at a selected university in Taiwan participated in the
survey. Four statistical analysis methods including descriptive analysis, factor analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA),
and path analysis were performed to test the hypotheses of
the study. Results show that female students are significantly more confident in their English learning than male
students. When students spend more time on English learning, they show more interest and confidence in English
learning and proficiency. It was also found that students
who spend more time on English learning will be influenced by faculty s teaching styles and strategies. Students
who started to learn English earlier had better performance
in English classes. English instructors at Taiwanese universities should be aware of the different learning approaches based on students gender and demographic background. In particular, male university students confidence
English eEdu Vo1.8, No.2, July 2008: 123-134
level of English learning needs to be enhanced.
Keywords:
124
English learning, English as a foreign language
(EFL), Learning ill otivation, English teaching,
Teaching strategy, Teacher influence
EDU
Journal of Language Teaching and Research
Articles in Vol. 8, No. 2 July 2008
Cultural Aspects in The Translation of Herge s Comic Series
The Adventures of Tintin: Red Rackham s Treasure
83 - 98
Listyani
Human Entities in Immortality
Henriono Nugroho
99 - 110
Language Planning and Policy in Indonesia:
Past Paths, Future Plans
111 - 122
The Influence of Faculty on Taiwanese University
Students English-learning Motivation
123 - 134
A Study of The Benefit of Extensive Reading on Vocabulary At The Faculty of Language and Literature of
Satya Wacana Christian University
135 - 152
Lauren Zentz
Dylan Sung, Chih-Wei Yang , and Lai-Yu Cheng
Greta Andrea Kartika Putri & Hendro Setiawan Husada
The Influence Students English-learning Motivation (Dylan Sung,et.al)
THE INFLUENCE OF FACULTY ON TAIWANESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ENGLISHLEARNING MOTIVATION
Dylan Sung1, Chih-Wei Yang 2, and Lai-Yu Cheng 2
Department of Applied Linguistics and Language Studies
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Chung Yuan Christian University
200 Chung Pei Rd., Chung-Li, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan
2
[email protected]
Abstract
Motivating students to be involved in learning is a primary
goal of teachers. Literature on the subject of learning motivation suggests that higher learning motivation leading to
better learning proficiency. Research on learning motivation has shown that teachers play a crucial role in motivating students. The purpose of this study was to investigate
the influence of faculty on university students English learning motivations. This study employed the use of a survey
to carry out the investigation. One hundred and five students at a selected university in Taiwan participated in the
survey. Four statistical analysis methods including descriptive analysis, factor analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA),
and path analysis were performed to test the hypotheses of
the study. Results show that female students are significantly more confident in their English learning than male
students. When students spend more time on English learning, they show more interest and confidence in English
learning and proficiency. It was also found that students
who spend more time on English learning will be influenced by faculty s teaching styles and strategies. Students
who started to learn English earlier had better performance
in English classes. English instructors at Taiwanese universities should be aware of the different learning approaches based on students gender and demographic background. In particular, male university students confidence
English eEdu Vo1.8, No.2, July 2008: 123-134
level of English learning needs to be enhanced.
Keywords:
124
English learning, English as a foreign language
(EFL), Learning ill otivation, English teaching,
Teaching strategy, Teacher influence