Study on the Role of Student’s Motivation and Attitude in Learning English at COMSATS University Islamabad Vehari Campus

Abstract

 This investigation examines student's engagement and interest in English language acquisition and various elements influencing their educational drive. This investigation additionally demonstrates the consequence of learner enthusiasm on academic outcomes and the educator's influence. The research employed numerical analysis methodology and information was gathered via surveys to evaluate the significance of student engagement in English language acquisition. A sample of 60 learners was selected from COMSATS University Vehari. Following data collection, analysis was conducted with SPSS utilizing version 20 software. Results indicated that student interest regardless of its nature encourages learners to enhance communication abilities which contribute to language acquisition. Learners possessing eagerness for knowledge could readily accomplish their desired objectives. Several factors impacting student's learning interest include self-doubt and nervousness, unengaging classrooms, conventional instructional approaches, etc. The research also discovered that instructors can fulfill a significant function in inspiring students toward language acquisition during classroom activities. Individuals with eagerness for knowledge can readily accomplish their desired objectives. Students without prior English experience encounter greater challenges in acquiring a language. This investigation proposes methods for enhancing learner engagement in English language acquisition. The research determines that both personal and external educational drive contributes equally to developing language proficiency among students. With personal and external educational drive, a student can acquire English as a secondary language with inquisitiveness and eagerness for knowledge. The investigation ultimately determines that learner engagement functions as an instrument for students and ordinary individuals to accomplish their desired objectives.

Keywords: Motivation, instrumental motivation, integrative motivation, language learning