Investigating the Influence of Motivation on Learners’ Participation in Oral Courses: the Case of first Year LMD Students at Tlemcen University

Abstract

The issue of low participation in oral courses goes back to the deficiency of students’ motivation while attempting to interact with their teachers. In this respect, the present work aims to investigate the role of motivation in enhancing and engaging students to participate effectively in oral courses. Thus, the researchers intend to focus on certain troubles that first year LMD students may face in their interaction with teachers in oral courses. To do so, a case study was conducted at the University of Tlemcen, dealing with 1st year LMD students. Data were collected using students and teachers questionnaires as to a classroom observation in oral expression module. The obtained results were analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Through the data gathering tools, the researchers discovered that a number of obstacles may hinder the motivation of students, and it may consequently barricade their participation in oral classes. From this standpoint, the main conclusion reached was that the role of the teacher governs a central role to bridge the gap between student’s motivation and participation, throughout applying and adapting different techniques that contribute to the improvement of participation in speaking skill.