Exploring the Motivation for English Reading among Cambodian Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study
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The world widely uses English as the primary medium for many academic discussions. According to observations, there has been a discernible trend in the educational community in Cambodia over the past several years that points to a higher tendency among postsecondary educators to prioritize the teaching of English as a foreign language. The main focus of this study is to clarify the underlying factors that drive this kind of motivation in students about English reading and then to explore possible approaches for increasing English reading motivation. Using an online questionnaire for collecting the data, the study involved 507 first- to fourth-year students from 31 institutions spread across 19 provinces and the nation's capital city. The results highlight their propensity for outside incentives and offer several suggested tactics for teachers to increase their students' English reading motivation. Additionally, an independent-sample t-test gender-based analysis showed that male students were more likely than female students to find motivation in English reading. Thus, by supporting a thorough investigation of the particular classroom exercises selected by students to increase their desire for English reading, this study advances our knowledge of the dynamics underlying English reading motivation.
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