How to Motivate English Underachievers in Junior High School

Jing Wang

doi:10.54097/2mdn0j03

Authors

Jing Wang China West Normal University, Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 637002, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/2mdn0j03

Keywords:

Junior English; underachievers; learning motivation; motivating strategies.

Abstract

In the context of globalization, English learning has become one of the core contents of secondary education. However, many underachievers in junior high school face challenges in English learning, which leads to their lack of learning motivation and affects their learning effectiveness. Based on self-efficacy theory, attribution theory, and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, this study investigates the factors affecting learning motivation among English underachievers in junior high school including lack of interest, low self-efficacy, learning anxiety, insufficient family educational support, and inadequate teaching methods. The paper proposes corresponding strategies for teachers, schools, and families to stimulate motivation. This research aims to provide a scientific basis for improving the learning effectiveness of English underachievers.

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