MOTIVATION AMONG IRANIAN LEARNERS

This study investigated 50 state high school and private institute learners in Najafabad, 25 each, to see if there was any difference between their motivation. These students were selected to answer a motivation questionnaire and the analysis of the results gained through this questionnaire. Although there was no significant difference between these two groups with regard to proficiency. The analysis of the learnerʹs responses to the motivation questionnaire showed that the private language institute learners were more motivated to learn English than the high school learners. The findings of this study are useful for teachers to apply motivated methods to improve learners’ motivation. Also, students who take responsibility for their learning enjoy freedom and power to make decisions in their learning. Knowing that learning is a product of one’s own activities, a student feels more rewarded and enhances his courage to get involved in an active learning process.