Motivation in the esp classroom : the case of third year lmd engineering students

Abstract

When trying to explain any success or failure in English language learning, the term ―motivation‖ is often used by either teachers or students. Indeed, it is one of the key factors that determine the rate of success. The study was conducted in order to collect information regarding the issue of motivation within the context of ESP and to identify the origin of Algerian students‘ insufficient motivation to learn English. The present research work is a case study of third year LMD Biomedical Engineering students. Data collection combined three instruments of research: students‘ questionnaire completed by the sample population, a structured interview addressed to ESP teachers, and a classroom observation. The results revealed that BME students lack motivation and this is due to a number of reasons largely explained. Hence, the results of the study might serve teachers when they devise their curricula so as to have students with high level of motivation and therefore, help to create an efficient learning atmosphere. After the analysis of data, it was revealed that the application of appropriate methods and strategies for teaching and the use of ICT and technology seemed useful to create a motivating classroom atmosphere as well as good achievement in the teaching of ESP in our universities.