The role of motivation in developing reading skills in a foreign language

Hadzi-Nikolova, Adrijana and Daskalovska, Nina and Jankova Alagjozovska, Natka (2023) The role of motivation in developing reading skills in a foreign language. In: 7th International Conference of the English Department, Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade: English Language & Literature Studies: Modern pespectives and beyond, 21-22 Oct 2023, Belgrade, Serbia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

In order to read efficiently, motivation is of utmost importance. Motivation is the key driving force if we have to work hard or pay a lot of attention, especially if we need to make a mental effort. If readers want to achieve the required result and to understand the essence of a text, their motivation is crucial. It is especially important at the beginning of the process, before they engage in reading, as it will increase their interest in reading the text. However, it is equally important during reading because they need to maintain their interest. Motivated readers have a better understanding of the text and they possess a greater desire to read. On the other hand, unmotivated readers are repulsed by the written words and they will not achieve the required goal. The word motivation comes from the Latin word “movere” which means to move. Therefore, motivation is the driving force of each process, physical or mental. This phenomenon has been considered throughout history by politicians, scientists, teachers, etc. We can conclude that motivation is the driving force of the reading process, which is the focus of our attention. This paper deals with the different aspects of motivation and the various reading goals. What is more, it pays attention to the different types of motivation such as intrinsic, extrinsic and social motivation. Finally, the significance of motivation in developing reading skills is discussed.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Social Sciences > Educational sciences Humanities > Languages and literature
Divisions:	Faculty of Philology
Depositing User:	Adrijana Hadzi-Nikolova
Date Deposited:	18 Dec 2023 12:40
Last Modified:	18 Dec 2023 12:40
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/32944

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