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Psychology & Language Learning Junior/Senior High School Research-Oriented Short Presentation

English Teacher Motivation in Japanese Secondary Schools

Sat, Nov 13, 10:45-11:10 Asia/Tokyo

Location: Room 19

This study investigated English teacher motivation in Japanese secondary schools. Participants were two male Japanese teachers of English and their students. Data was collected through interviews, classroom observations, and focus-group interviews with students in one academic year. The findings showed that each teacher had unique motivation, and this was reflected in their teaching. Students also understood what teachers focused on. The study showed that teacher motivation can influence their teaching and their students.