EFL TEACHERS’ USE OF MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES IN TEACHING VSTEP SPEAKING TO STUDENTS LEARNING TO REACH LEVEL 3 OF VSTEP (B1) AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THEIR PRACTICES

Authors

  • Sang Ngoc Nguyen Can Tho University, Vietnam
  • Huan Buu Nguyen Can Tho University, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejel.v8i4.4956

Keywords:

motivational strategies, VSTEP speaking, influential factors

Abstract

Motivation plays a vital role in English language teaching and learning, especially in the development of speaking skills. This study, therefore, aims to examine teachers' use of motivational strategies (MS) in teaching VSTEP speaking to students learning to reach level 3 of VSTEP (B1) and the factors influencing their practices. Data were collected through observations and questionnaires with two and 54 teachers respectively. The findings reveal that teachers in the private sector demonstrated a range of motivational strategies in teaching VSTEP speaking to students who aspired to reach Level 3 (B1) in VSTEP. This study also reports five factors influencing the use of MS including teacher-related, student-related, school-related, MS-related and testing factors. This study contributes to the understanding of EFL teachers' use of motivational strategies in teaching speaking skills within the context of VSTEP Level 3 (B1). The findings offer insightful views for teachers and administrators, informing the development of effective teaching practices that foster motivation and enhance English language proficiency.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Sang Ngoc Nguyen, Can Tho University, Vietnam
    Sang Ngoc Nguyen is a master’s student in Principles and Methods of English Language Education, Can Tho University. His research interests include motivational strategies for English classes, with a focus on the VSTEP program. For more information, Nguyen can be contacted at nguyensang1997et@gmail.com.
  • Huan Buu Nguyen, Can Tho University, Vietnam

    Huan Buu Nguyen is Associate Professor, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam. His research interests include teacher beliefs, teacher change, action research, and ESP.

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2023-07-27

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Vol. 8 No. 4 (2023)

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