Abstract Motivation is generally accepted as one of the main factors determining the success or failure of English learning. A motivated language learner has great interest in language learning and holds a strong belief in improving it. They will get actively involved in the language learning and persevere in working hard to obtain satisfactory achievements. English learning in the phase of the junior middle school plays an important role during the whole process of English learning. The stimulated motivation may help prompt students’ active involvement in English learning and asists them in laying the solid foundation for further learning. At present, related studies on English learning motivation are far from enough in our country. Moreover, much more emphasis should be put on students’ learning motivation in teaching English. The new criterion of junior English curriculum emphasizes the effects of students’ affective attitudes, including motivation, on the learning process and outcomes. This thesis, based on related motivation theories and the current situation of students’ learning motivation in junior middle schools, explores the effective strategies to stimulate students’ English learning motivation.54645

Key words: English learning motivation; stimulating strategies; junior middle school students

摘要动机是决定英语学习成败的主要因素之一。动机强的语言学习者，对语言学习怀有浓厚的兴趣，对提高学习满怀自信，更加积极主动地投入到语言学习中，并且不懈地努力刻苦学习以获取良好的学习成效。初中阶段的英语学习在整个英语学习过程中起着重要作用。学习动机的激励能够促进初中生更加积极主动投入英语学习中，从而有助于其打下坚实的英语基础。目前在国内，相关英语学习动机方面的研究还较缺乏。并且在英语教学中，对学生的学习动机亦未给予足够重视。新初中英语课程标准强调重视包括动机在内的情感态度对于英语学习过程及效果的影响作用。本文在相关动机理论的基础上，结合初中生英语学习动机的现状，探索激发学生英语学习动机的有效措施。 

毕业论文关键词：英语学习动机；激发策略；初中生

Contents

1. Introduction ...1

2. Literature Review .2

2.1 General Viewpoints on Motivation ...2

2.2 Motivation Researches in Second Language Learning .2

2.3 Domestic Researches ...3

3. Theoretical Basis .4

3.1 Definition of Motivation .4

3.2 Categories of Motivation .4

3.3 Leading Motivation Theories ...5

3.4 Motivation and Other Influential Factors .8

4. Current Situation of Students’ English Learning Motivation .9

4.1 Types of Students’ Learning Motivation .9

4.2 Factors Influencing Students’ Learning Motivation ...9

5. Strategies for Stimulating Students’ English Learning Motivation11

5.1 Creating a Relaxing and Positive English Learning Environment .11

5.2 Improving Teaching Methods .11

5.3 Enhancing Students’ Confidence in English Learning ...12

5.4 Helping Students Set Appropriate English Learning Goals .13

5.5 Strengthening Students’ Awareness of Values in English Learning