Definition And Definition Of Motivation

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2.1. Definition of motivation The concept of motivation is not easy to be grasped, especially in terms of defining it because, it is not something touchable that people or researchers can give it an exact definition which covers all its aspects. All the definitions presented are different views of scholars and researchers who try as much as they can to offer an exact and clear definition and they still try to do that. Here in this chapter we are going to present some scholars views and opinions to know a little about that concept and what do they think it means; Dornyei & Ushioda (2011, p.18) cited that “the word motivation is derived from the Latin verb ‘movere’ meaning to move. What moves a person to make certain choices to engage in action, …show more content…

People find the motivation to act competently from such sources; as the situation itself and their own goals in it. Some situations simply offer greater rewards. For example, you will probably be much more motivated to perform competently on a job interview or a first date, than when sitting next to a stranger on an air plane. The stakes for the first two situations are much higher. 2.2. TYPES OF MOTIVATION Motivation is a broad field of study which is divided into many types. Some of those types that are universally known are: intrinsic and extrinsic ones and other two types that are called integrative and Instrumental ones that suggested by Gardner. In this part we will discuss those four types: 2.2.1. Intrinsic motivation The term motivation was largely tackled by many researchers and scholars; one of those researchers was: wigfield and perencevich (2004, p.73) who reported that “Intrinsic motivation is the disposition to read for its own sake and for the enjoyment of reading” motivation reading comprehension concept oriented reading …show more content…

Most known motivation device is “do your best at school, it is important for your future”. This is what the majority of parents and teachers say in order to motivate students to read better. This component that derives from future goals that depends on immediate schoolwork and grades is called: instrumental motivation; means that learners must set goals for themselves in the near and distant future, that they developed a future orientation or future time perspective (FTP).”Lens et al.

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