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and success of second language learning [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. Currently, there is a growing body of
empirical research indicating the changes in second language learning motivation in different grades at
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comprehending the second language motivation of students. However, the temporal variations of second
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Indeed, experts from all academic spheres, that is, developers of curriculum material, researchers and tutors, are of the opinion that student motivation is a key component in the gaining linguistic skill in foreign languages. This concept is known to possess a certain degree of complexity as one would be required to employ the use of several respectable disciplines in order to acquire a comprehensive understanding of all its aspects. That the impact that motivation has on the attainment of L2 is one of the principal subjects of discussion in linguistic quarters should go without saying. Therefore, the following study shall seek to expound on the role that motivation, together with attitude, has to play in one’s ability to learn English. In accordance with findings from this particular study, it can be deduced that one’s level of motivation is a key determinant in process of language acquisition. It has also been found to have an indirect impact on the degree of one’s expertise in speaking the foreign language. This article shall discuss an empirical study whose basis lies in findings from a questionnaire issued by the research team. This study involved 310 participants selected uniformly at the University of Guayaquil. Findings from the research undertaken suggest that the majority of individuals prefer tutelage in English when the teaching sessions also entail “informal learning situations” instead of the conventional, or rather, “classic” learning situations that involve reading and writing. Therefore, it can be said that the more practical/’informal’ a tutelage session is, the higher the level of student motivation to learn English as an L2 at the University of Guayaquil. It can also be argued that a student’s attitude (Uribe et al., 2008) directly correlates to his/her commitment to learning English regardless of one’s duration of exposure to the language
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empirical research indicating the changes in second language learning motivation in different grades at
the same or different schools [8][9][10][11][12]. The findings of previous studies have mostly shown that
student second language learning motivation increases with increasing school levels. Do¨rnyei (2000)
suggested that concentrating on the time dimension of second language motivation is crucial for
comprehending the second language motivation of students. However, the temporal variations of second
language motivation, particularly motivational changes at different Chinese school levels, have not been
sufficiently emphasized by second language motivation researchers, therefore, this quantitative research
investigated the changes in Chinese students’ English learning motivation from primary to high school. An
English learning motivation questionnaire was used and administered to 3000 students from Grades 1 - 12
in public primary, junior high, and high schools across Mainland China, and employed the reliability
analysis and analysis of variance to analyze quantitative data. The statistical results revealed that high
school students ranked highest in English learning motivation, followed by junior high and primary school
students. Furthermore, the college entrance examination had a positive impact on high school students'
motivation to learn English.
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THE ENGLISH LEARNING MOTIVATION OF CHINESE STUDENTS: CROSS-GRADE SURVEY ANALYSIS
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THE ENGLISH LEARNING MOTIVATION OF
CHINESE STUDENTS: CROSS-GRADE
SURVEY ANALYSIS
Xiaojing Song
Marketing Trading Centre, Xizang Province, People’s Republic of China
ABSTRACT
Existing literature indicates that motivation is the most powerful determining factor that influences the rate
and success of second language learning [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. Currently, there is a growing body of
empirical research indicating the changes in second language learning motivation in different grades at
the same or different schools [8][9][10][11][12]. The findings of previous studies have mostly shown that
student second language learning motivation increases with increasing school levels. Do¨rnyei (2000)
suggested that concentrating on the time dimension of second language motivation is crucial for
comprehending the second language motivation of students. However, the temporal variations of second
language motivation, particularly motivational changes at different Chinese school levels, have not been
sufficiently emphasized by second language motivation researchers, therefore, this quantitative research
investigated the changes in Chinese students’ English learning motivation from primary to high school. An
English learning motivation questionnaire was used and administered to 3000 students from Grades 1 - 12
in public primary, junior high, and high schools across Mainland China, and employed the reliability
analysis and analysis of variance to analyze quantitative data. The statistical results revealed that high
school students ranked highest in English learning motivation, followed by junior high and primary school
students. Furthermore, the college entrance examination had a positive impact on high school students'
motivation to learn English.
KEYWORDS
English Learning Motivation, School Levels, College Entrance Examination, Cross-grade Analysis
1. INTRODUCTION
This study adopted a quantitative research method to investigate the changes in Chinese students’
English learning motivation from primary to high school. Existing literature indicates that
motivation is the most powerful determining factor that influences the rate and success of second
language learning (e.g., [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]). Contemporary research by many researchers (e.g.,
[2][3][4][5][6]) has underlined the temporal fluctuation and dynamic nature of second language
motivation in recent years. They have shown that motivation undergoes continuous fluctuations,
indicating a dynamic changeability in learning across varied time spans [6].
According to Dörnyei and Ushioda (2011), "motivation does not remain constant throughout
months, years, or even a single session. It ebbs and flows in complex ways in response to
various internal and externalinfluences" (p. 6). Given that second language learning is a long-
term activity, it is expected to go through diverse phases [7]. More specifically, motivation
ranges from taking a single second language class to studying a language for months, years, or
even a lifetime. Furthermore, students' second language learning motivation varies throughout
school levels (i.e., primary, junior high, or high school). Students may be less motivated to
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acquire a second language in primary and junior high school, but highly motivated in high school.
There is a growing body of empirical research indicating the changes in learning motivation in
different grades at the same or different schools (e.g., [8][9][10][11][12]). The findings of
previous studies have mostly shown that student motivation increases with increasing school
levels. Do¨rnyei (2000) suggested that concentrating on the time dimension of second language
motivation is crucial for comprehending the second language motivation of students.
However, the temporal variations of second language motivation, particularly motivational
changes at different school levels, have not been sufficiently emphasized by second language
motivation researchers. By using a quantitative research method, which includes a motivational
questionnaire, this research investigates (1) changes in Chinese students’ English learning
motivation from primary to high school and (2) changes in Chinese students’ English learning
motivation’s subcomponents from primary to high school.
1.1. English Education in China
In the educational sector of the People's Republic of China (hereafter China), the significance of
English has been increasingly highlighted. According to Jiang (2003), the Chinese government
urged children to learn English early in their education.
In order to enhance English learning, the Chinese Ministry of Education (hereafter MOE) enacted
new curriculum reforms. Taking into account regional disparities in schooling, the reform was
carried out in two batches: Beginning in the fall of 2001, primary schools in cities and counties
were required to provide English programs for grades 3 students and higher, while all other
schools were required to do so in the following year. The reform, meant to increase students'
overall language proficiency, had five interconnected components: language skills, linguistic
knowledge, emotional attitude, learning techniques, and cultural consciousness [13].
According to this new reform, objectives during primary school were to stimulate and raise
children's interest in English study. Compared with the primary school learning context, for
junior high school students, English is regarded as one of the three core school subjects along
with Chinese and Mathematics. In addition, junior high school students must pass a high school
entrance exam, which includes English. English accounts for a significant share of the college
entrance test for high school students - 150 out of the total score of 750 marks. Therefore, English
performance is seen as a key element that determines whether high school students can enroll in a
prominent institution in China.
This paper is organised as follows: literature review describes the studies on the second language
learning motivation of Chinese students; the methodology uses an English learning motivation
questionnaire, administers to 3000 students from Grades 1 - 12 in public primary, junior high,
and high schools across Mainland China, and employs the reliability analysis and analysis of
variance to analyze quantitative data; based on the findings of this study, limitations, directions,
and pedagogical implications are also discussed.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
Studies on the second language learning motivation of Chinese students (e.g., [14][15]
[16][17][18][19][20][21]) have noted that students have a high level of instrumental motivation
to learn English. Further, instrumental motivation often reflects Chinese cultural and educational
traditions.
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For instance, Hua (1998) and Shi (2000) identified certificate motivation, or the motivation to
learn English in order to obtain a certificate stating it, as the primary motivational type for many
Chinese high school learners and defined it as their desire to learn English in order to achieve
high scores. Chen et al. (2005) explored the effect of Chinese culture on the second language
learning of Taiwanese learners. They developed a motivator, the Chinese imperative, which
focuses on the social pressure exerted on Chinese students' second language learning by parents,
instructors, and the whole Chinese community. Similarly, Taguchi et al. (2009) also identified a
mostly exam-oriented motivation among Chinese students and a significant familial effect on
students' second language learning.
However, the majority of research on Chinese students' English-learning motivation has
concentrated on higher education, particularly undergraduates [22]. It is uncommon to find a
comprehensive study on comparative the motivation of primary, junior high, and high school
students. Moreover, Chinese second language motivation studies have often ignored the temporal
variation of second language learning motivation.
Consequently, this quantitative research emphasizes the temporal dimension of second language
learning motivation. As previously stated, its significance has been underscored by second
language motivation researchers (e.g., [23][24][25][26][27][28]), despite the rarity of related
studies, as Do¨rnyei (2001) indicates:
Although most practitioners with sufficient classroom experience are aware that student
motivation does not remain constant during such a lengthy process, hardly any research has been
done on analyzing the dynamics of second language motivational change and identifying typical
sequential patterns and developmental aspects. (p. 82).
In addition, current researches often examine changes in motivation between grades at the same
school level (e.g., [29][30][31][32][33]) or at three distinct school levels (e.g., [34][35][36]). For
instance, Williams et al. (2002) and Chambers (1999) found that the second language learning
motivation of British students increased between the seventh and ninth grades, while Tachibana
et al. (1996) found that the motivation for learning English in both Chinese and Japanese students
increased from primary to high school.
Lamb (2007) investigated the English learning motivation of Indonesian junior high school
students over twenty months using surveys and interviews. The investigation revealed interesting
findings: As the students got more aware of their motivation, they used various self-regulation
tactics to sustain their English learning drive.
Recently, Kim (2012a) administered a questionnaire to 2783 Korean students in Grades 3 through
12 to examine changes in motivation among Korean second language learners. The data
suggested that second language learning motivation among Korean students tends to exhibit a
curving pattern. Specifically, the motivation of Korean students consistently fell from Grades 3
through 9 and then showed an upward tendency between Grades 10 and 12.
As indicated in the findings of previous studies, students’ second language learning motivation
undergoes dynamic changes at different school levels (i.e., primary, junior high, and high school).
According to most researches, students’ second language motivation tends to increase as they
advance throughout the school levels and therefore shows a positive trend (e.g., [21][33]). They
indicate that teacher-related factors are the most beneficialfactors that encourage students’ second
language learning [12][17].
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However, few studies have investigated the changes in second language learning motivation from
primary to high school. In addition, considering the Chinese educational framework, in which
English remains one of the major subjects until the end of high school, it is essential to
comprehend students' second language learning motivation at different school levels of
education. Therefore, two research questions were developed:
(1) How does English learning motivation change in Chinese students from primary to high
school?
(2) How do English learning motivation’s subcomponents change in Chinese students from
primary to high school?
3. METHODS
According to second language motivation researchers, a quantitative research method study is a
promising direction for future second language motivation research; hence, this method merits
academic attention [7][9][23]. Therefore, the quantitative research method was chosen for this
study, as it has particular value in achieving an elaborate and comprehensive understanding of
complex topics within an educational context [7][30]. This research looked into the changes in
English learning motivation of Chinese students from primary to high school by using the
English learning motivation questionnaire.
3.1. Instruments
This study used the English learning motivation questionnaire (see "Appendix 1"), which was
designed by Qian-Mei Zhang and Tae-Young Kim [23] with a total of 35 questions and adopted a
five-point Likert scale (i.e., 1=strongly agree, 5=strongly disagree). The measurement covers
seven subcomponents: self-development motivation, academic motivation, patriotic motivation,
achievement motivation, integrative motivation, pragmatic motivation, and other-regulated
motivation. Self-development motivation reflects students' realistic understanding of the
importance of English, eagerness to communicate with others in English, desire to expand their
own opinions/knowledge, and anxiety to strengthen self-development; academic motivation
reflects students’ internal forces in English learning, and also it reflects students' ability to learn
English and actively evaluate themselves; patriotic motivation reflects the phenomenon that
English is used as a tool to realize students' patriotic aspirations in China; achievement motivation
shows students' needs for achievement, records their use of English to meet the requirements of
school and expectations of parents and themselves; integrative motivation exhibits students'
positive attitude towards the target language and target language group; pragmatic motivation
demonstrates the motivation of students to learn in order to obtain practical and utilitarian
benefits from English learning (such as getting good grades on exams or getting a better salary);
other-regulated motivation proves that students' learning motivation can be influenced by others
(such as friends and classmates), their own role models, or the social learning environment.
Among them, self-development motivation, patriotic motivation, achievement motivation, and
pragmatic motivation refer to using English to achieve specific, pragmatic goals, and they are
produced by tool orientation.
3.2. Participants
The sample for this quantitative research was comprised of 3000 students from Grades 1 - 12 in
public primary, junior high, and high schools across Mainland China. The sample collection was
based on convenience sampling and students who were willing to respond to the survey.
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3.3. Data Collection and Analysis
The research was carried out from March to April 2023 by employing an English learning
motivation questionnaire. Before administering the main study, the researcher conducted a pilot
study in March 2023 in which a total of 300 primary, junior high, and high school students
participated. The pilot study’s findings revealed that the questionnaire items had high internal
consistency (Cronbach's α=0.705), which can be used for subsequent research. Finally, 3000
students from Grade 1 to Grade 12 in public primary, junior high, and high schools across
Mainland China completed the questionnaires. All the resulting data were processed using the
Statistics Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 29.0, employing two statistical measures:
reliability analysis and analysis of variance.
4. RESULTS
This study involved 3000 primary, junior high, and high school students, covering twelve grades
from Grade 1 to Grade 12, with 250 students in each grade, including 1400 male students,
accounting for 46.67%, and 1600 female students, accounting for 53.33%.
4.1. The Current Situation of Students' English Learning Motivation
Table 1. Current characteristics of students' English learning motivation
Motivational factors Min Max Mean SD
Self-development motivation 1.00 4.80 2.72 0.69
Academic motivation 1.14 4.86 2.68 0.58
Patriotic motivation 1.00 4.75 2.67 0.69
Achievement motivation 1.00 4.75 2.72 0.67
Integrative motivation 1.00 4.60 2.79 0.65
Pragmatic motivation 1.00 5.00 2.78 0.68
Other-regulated motivation 1.00 5.00 2.83 0.79
English learning motivation 1.12 3.88 2.73 0.46
It can be seen from Table 1 that the mean of students' English learning motivation is 2.73,
indicating that students' English learning motivation is in a lower intermediate state. At the same
time, the types of English learning motivation among students are other-regulated motivation,
integrative motivation, pragmatic motivation, self-development motivation, achievement
motivation, academic motivation, and patriotic motivation from high to low. That is, the
motivation of students to learn English is mainly influenced by others (such as friends and
classmates), their own role models, or the social learning environment.
4.2. The Changing Trend of English Learning Motivation at Different School Levels
Table 2. Analysis of variance of English learning motivation at different school levels
Dependent variable School levels M SD F sig Scheffe
English learning motivation
Primary school 2.53 0.54
194.9
16
<0.001
High
school>Junior
high
school>Primary
school
Junior high school
2.64 0.50
High school 2.89 0.33
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* p<0.05
** p<0.01
*** p<0.001
Through analysis of variance, it is found that the English learning motivation difference at
different school levels is statistically significant (p<0.001). Further analysis showed that the
motivation score of high school is significantly higher than that in junior high and primary
school; the motivation score of junior high school is significantly higher than that in primary
school (Table 2). In other words, English learning motivation develops toward an increasing
trend, with the lowest in primary school and the highest in high school.
Table 3. Analysis of variance of each factor of English learning motivation at different school levels
Motivational factors School levels M SD F sig Scheffe
Self-development
motivation
Primary school 2.51 0.70
71.878 <0.001
High
school>Junior high
school>Primary
school
Junior high school 2.64 0.68
High school 2.86 0.66
Academic motivation
Primary school 2.47 0.64
98.599 <0.001
High
school>Junior high
school>Primary
school
Junior high school 2.62 0.61
High school
2.81 0.50
Patriotic motivation
Primary school 2.46 0.72
85.198 <0.001
High
school>Junior high
school>Primary
school
Junior high school 2.57 0.74
High school
2.83 0.62
Achievement motivation
Primary school 2.58 0.72
27.994 <0.001
High
school>Junior high
school>Primary
school
Junior high school 2.69 0.71
High school
2.80 0.61
Integrative motivation
Primary school 2.59 0.68
98.649 <0.001
High
school>Junior high
school>Primary
school
Junior high school 2.67 0.66
High school
2.95 0.60
Pragmatic motivation
Primary school 2.52 0.71
147.005 <0.001
High
school>Junior high
school>Primary
school
Junior high school 2.64 0.69
High school
2.98 0.60
Other-regulated
motivation
Primary school 2.58 0.87
101.220 <0.001
High
school>Junior high
school>Primary
school
Junior high school 2.70 0.87
High school
3.03 0.65
* p<0.05
** p<0.01
*** p<0.001
Through analysis of variance, it is found that there are statistically significant differences in seven
dimensions of self-development motivation, academic motivation, patriotic motivation,
achievement motivation, integrative motivation, pragmatic motivation, and other-regulated
motivation among different school levels (p<0.001), as shown below.
The motivation score of high school is significantly higher than that in junior high and primary
school; the motivation score of junior high school is significantly higher than that in primary
school (Table 3). Put another way, the above motivations develop toward a continuously
increasing trend, with the lowest in primary school and the highest in high school.
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5. DISCUSSION
This research employs the quantitative research methodology to investigate the changes in
Chinese students’ English learning motivation across various school levels and the changes in
Chinese students’ English learning motivation’s subcomponents across various school levels.
According to the statistical results of surveys, Chinese high school students ranked the highest in
English learning motivation, followed by junior high and primary school students (see Tables 2
and 3).
It should be noted that the questionnaire revealed a positive trend in terms of second language
learning motivations in Chinese high school English classes. The types of English learning
motivation among high school students are other-regulated motivation, integrative motivation,
pragmatic motivation, self-development motivation, achievement motivation, academic
motivation, and patriotic motivation from high to low. That is, the motivation of high school
students to learn English is mainly influenced by others (such as friends and classmates), their
own role models, or the social learning environment.
Additionally, preparation for the college entrance exam also influenced high school students'
second language learning positively. This is consistent with earlier research on Chinese students
(e.g., [37][38][39]). Liu and Chen (2007) and Liu (2011) found that Chinese high school students
tended to be motivated in English learning, which researchers ascribed to the college admission
exams. Namely, high school students’ English learning motivation are greatly motivated by the
college entrance exam; consequently, the college entrance examination motivates students'
second language learning [13][24][35].
Moreover, in this exam-oriented educational environment, instructors prefer to utilise exam-
oriented teaching approaches in second language classes, and this positive consequence is
attributed to the effect of college entrance exam [40]. The high school students were comfortable
with the teacher's grammar-translation teaching techniques and the exam-oriented teaching
approach. It has been stated that the primary job of Chinese high school English instructors is to
prepare their students for college entrance exam, and hence English classes are largely grammar-
focused and teacher-centered [41]. Exam-oriented teaching approaches are therefore considered a
motivational factor for high school students [13][17].
Furthermore, both junior high and high school students in China are required to take entrance
examinations: high school entrance exams for junior high school students and college entrance
examinations for high school students. After completing the junior high school curriculum, junior
high school students have the option to choose either a vocational or an academic, college-bound
high school. And a majority of college-bound high school students face the college entrance
examination, which will affect students’ fate and the situation of their families [42]. As a result,
compared to primary and junior high school students, high school students are more driven to
achieve good grades on college entrance examination. This study employed a quantitative
research method to provide empirical evidence that Chinese high school students’ English
learning become motivated because of college entrance exam.
6. SUMMARY, LIMITATIONS, AND DIRECTIONS
This quantitative study investigated how Chinese students' English learning motivation changed
from primary to high school. Chinese high school students had the highest level of English
learning motivation, while primary school students were the least motivated. Besides, the college
entrance examination had a positive impact on high school students’ English learning motivation.
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This study has following limitations. First, though this research aimed to examine changes in
English learning motivation from primary to high school and changes in English learning
motivation’s subcomponents from primary to high school, the research design was quasi-
longitudinal. This study was only able to present differences in English learning motivation at
school levels, and by looking at these differences, the participants’ changes in motivation were
inferred. Therefore, future research needs to concentrate on longitudinal changes by exploring the
temporal variations of second language learning motivation.
Second, this quantitative study only adopted a questionnaire to investigate the changes in Chinese
students’ English learning motivation from primary to high school and the changes in Chinese
students’ English learning motivation’s subcomponents from primary to high school, and did not
conduct semi-structured interviews with students to explore the reasons for second language
motivational changes across school levels. Therefore, interviews with a diverse student
population should be conducted in future research to explore students’ perceptions of their
English learning motivation in a more thorough manner.
7. PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS
Notwithstanding the contributions, limitations, and suggestions, the pedagogical implications of
the study should also be discussed. First, a method of teaching through which English teachers
encourage students to actively take part in Chinese English class activities [18][42], and create an
opportunity for them to use English, may generate a feeling of success in students [16], which
could in turn increase their English learning motivation [35][40]. Second, providing plenty of
input on the target language serves as an essential element to boost students’ English learning
motivation when they are placed in an English-speaking environment [24].
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The author would like to express her heartfelt thanks to all the participants.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
The author declares that she has no known competing financial interests or personal relationships
that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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AUTHOR
Xiaojing Song is currently working as a Marketing Data Analyst in Xizang province,
People’s Republic of China.
APPENDIX 1: ENGLISH LEARNING MOTIVATION QUESTIONNAIRE
1=Strongly Agree; 2=Agree; 3=Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4=Disagree; 5=Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
(1) English is interesting.
(2) I would like to learn as many languages as possible.
(3) I am interested in English culture and history.
(4) I like British/Americans.
(5) It would help me while traveling abroad in the future.
(6) Learning English often gives me a feeling of success.
(7) Fluent English is a symbol of good education and accomplishment.
(8) Learning English is a challenge.
(9) English is an important international language in the world.
(10) My parents expect me to learn English.
(11) I want to do better than others.
(12) English is an important tool for my grade.
(13) English is a required course in school.
(14) I want to get a high score on English exams.
(15) I like my English teacher.
(16) My role models are good at English.
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(17) Learning English is fashionable.
(18) Others (friends, classmates) are learning English.
(19) I want to serve my motherland in the future.
(20) I have talent in English learning.
(21) I want to get the certificate of English in the future.
(22) I want to make friends of different nationalities.
(23) I want to attend a good university.
(24) It is my dream to learn English well.
(25) Learning English will broaden my insight/knowledge.
(26) It can help me find a good job.
(27) It can help me get a good salary in the future.
(28) I want to understand foreign movies, magazines or newspapers.
(29) I want to study abroad.
(30) Learning English is important in China.
(31) English is an important tool for communication.
(32) English can enhance my understanding of the world.
(33) I want to introduce my hometown to the world.
(34) I want to become a good English speaker.
(35) I hope the world understands China more.