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Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 15. Number 3, September 2024 Pp.104-124
Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, Malaysia
International Exhange and Cooperation Office
Zhengzhou Business University, Zhengzhou, China
Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
Pusat Pengajian Citra Universiti, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
The importance of English language education in China has grown exponentially, especially at the higher education level. In response to the call for more interactive and student-centered instructional methods, the Production-Oriented Approach (POA) has been introduced. Despite the growing body of research on the effects of the POA on language learning outcomes, its impact on students’ motivation for learning English remains under-researched. Thus, this mixed-methods study aimed to fill this gap by investigating the impact of the POA on Chinese university students’ motivation for English learning. The quantitative results demonstrated significant improvements in both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation among the students instructed by the POA. The qualitative data supported these findings, revealing that the structured stages of the POA, along with its core principles, created a supportive and engaging learning environment. However, the study also highlighted challenges, such as the potential for students to feel overwhelmed by the demands of the approach. The importance of this study lies in its demonstration that the POA is a practical and effective method for enhancing motivation in English language learning, with significant implications for broader educational reforms aimed at creating more supportive learning environments.
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Yanli Zhao is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. Her research interest is in teaching English as a second language. She also serves as the division director at the International Exchange and Cooperation Office, Zhengzhou Business University, China. https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2914-0820
Dr. Nur Ainil Sulaiman is a lecturer at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. Her research interest is in second language acquisition, vocabulary learning, and sociolinguistics. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6212-7494
Associate Professor Dr. Wahiza Wahi is the assistant dean at Pusat Pengajian Citra Universiti, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. Her research interests are in the English language, teaching English as a second language, and liberal education. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5120-1038