A Junior High School English Teacher's Experience in Motivating EFL Learners: A Narrative Study

Abstract

This study utilized a narrative research design to explore the experience of a junior high school English teacher regarding the strategies and hindrances in motivating her learners. The thematic analysis of Braun and Clarke (2006) was used to analyzed the data. The findings revealed two themes; Motivational Strategies Applied by the Teacher and Hindering Factors in Motivating the Learners. The first theme was broken down into four subthemes. They are building a good relationship, using interesting learning methods, using various media, and maintaining learners’ motivation. The second theme was broken down into seven subthemes. The first four subthemes are learners’ background, low interest, inattention, and shiftlessness which came from the learners themselves. And then the last three subthemes are inappropriate classroom setting, unsupportive peer behavior, and time constraints which arose from the learners’ surroundings.