A Study on Motivation of Primary School Students in English Learning 英语专业毕业论文.docVIP

A Study on Motivation of Primary School Students in English Learning ABSTRACT With the development of economy in our country, English learning has become more and more important that people begin to learn English with full enthusiasm even from younger age. English is taught in grade three or grade one of primary schools and even in kindergartens. In order to meet the tendency, the new English Curriculum Standard is carried out in recent years throughout China. One of the aims of the reform is to stimulate and cultivate students interest and their confidence in learning the language.Motivation is critical in English learning, thus, how to effectively motivate beginners of English learning is an important problem. Key Words: primary school students; motivation; English; learning 摘 要 随着我国经济的发展，英语学习变得越来越重要。越来越多的人满怀激情的投入到英语学习中.小学三年级或一年级甚至幼儿园已经开设了英语课。为了应对这种趋势，新课改在全国范围内实施。新课改的一个重要目标就是要激发小学生的对英语的学习兴趣，增强他们对这门语言学习的信心。学习动机在学习过程中起着重要作用,如何有效得地激发英语初学者的学习动机是一个非常重要的问题。 关键词：小学生；动机; 英语；学习 Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. The importance of the study 1 3. Characteristics of primary school students 3 4. A summary of already studies about motivation in English learning 4 4.1 Definition of motivation 4 4.2 Five basic human needs 4 4.3 Sources of motivation 6 5. Initiating and sustaining motivation 8 5.1 General principles of motivating students 8 5.2 Ways of motivating primary school students in English learning 11 6. Conclusion 13 Bibliography 14 Acknowledgements 15 A Study on Motivation of Primary School Students in English Learning 1. Introduction In accordance with the development of the society and economy, more and more people swarm into the tide of learning English. English learners have been younger and younger. English courses are taught in grade one or grade three of primary school and even kindergarten. The new English Curriculum Reform is underway throughout China. Since 2001, a design of Basic Requirement for Primary School English has been introduced. One of its goals is