“An Analysis of Eighth Grade Students’ Motivation to Learn English at MTs Al-Munawwar Bojonegoro: A Qualitative Study”
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https://doi.org/10.1234/prosiding.v2i1.5320Keywords:
English learning, learning motivation, qualitative study, students’ motivationAbstract
abstrak— Motivasi adalah dorongan keinginan dan kekuatan yang berasal dari dalam diri seseorang dan dari luar yang menggerakkan serta mempertahankan perilaku seseorang untuk mencapai tujuan tertentu. Motivasi juga merupakan unsur penting yang memengaruhi keberhasilan siswa dalam belajar bahasa Inggris. Siswa yang memiliki motivasi tinggi umumnya lebih antusias dan aktif dalam kegiatan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di kelas. Mereka juga bersedia mengerahkan usaha lebih besar untuk meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa Inggris mereka. Oleh karena itu, penelitian mengenai motivasi siswa sangat penting untuk mengembangkan praktik pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui motivasi siswa Kelas VIII B MTs Al-Munawwar Bojonegoro dalam belajar bahasa Inggris serta mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi motivasi mereka dalam belajar bahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Peserta penelitian terdiri dari 27 siswa Kelas VIII B MTs Al-Munawwar Bojonegoro. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dan dokumentasi. Kuesioner tersebut berisi sepuluh pernyataan yang berkaitan dengan motivasi siswa dalam belajar bahasa Inggris. Siswa diminta untuk menjawab dengan memilih “Ya” atau “Tidak” serta memberikan alasan sesuai dengan jawaban mereka. Data yang diperoleh dari kuesioner dianalisis melalui proses reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar siswa memiliki motivasi yang tinggi dalam belajar bahasa Inggris. Para siswa menunjukkan sikap positif terhadap pembelajaran bahasa Inggris dan menyadari pentingnya bahasa Inggris bagi masa depan mereka.
Keywords—: English learning, learning motivation, qualitative study, students’ motivation.
Abstract— Motivation is an impulse of desire and strength that comes from within a person and from outside that moves and maintains one's behavior to achieve a certain goal. Motivation is also an important element that affects the success of students in learning English. Students who have high motivation are generally more enthusiastic and active in English learning activities in the classroom. They are also willing to put in more effort to improve their English skills. Therefore, research on student motivation is very important to develop English learning practice. This study was conducted to determine the motivation of Eighth Grade B students of MTs Al-Munawwar Bojonegoro in learning English and to identify the factors that affect their motivation to learn English. This study used a qualitative method. The participants consisted of 27 students of Eighth Grade B at MTs Al-Munawwar Bojonegoro. Data were collected through questionnaires and documentation. The questionnaire contained ten statements related to students' motivation in learning English. Students were asked to answer by choosing “Yes” or “No” and to provide reasons according to their responses. The data obtained from the questionnaire were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that most students had high motivation in learning English. Students demonstrated positive attitudes toward English learning and recognized the importance of English for their future. The findings also revealed that students’ motivation was influenced by internal and external factors. Internal factors included personal interest, future goals, self-confidence, achievement motivation, and learning awareness. External factors included teacher support, teaching strategies, classroom conditions, peer influence, school environment, and support from others.
Keywords—: English learning, learning motivation, qualitative study, students’ motivation.
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