Motivation in the Adult ESL Classroom.
Motivation is a very complex construct.
Recent research has broadened the traditional social psychological approaches to motivation in order to increase the educational potential by focusing more on learners' classroom learning behaviour. The literature suggests, therefore, that research on language learning motivation is at an important stage of development. This study will examine ESL learners' perceptions of the factors that motivate them when learning English. This research has potential practical relevance in the context of understanding the predisposition of adult ESL learners to acquire English, both inside and outside the classroom. The study will also hope to inform syllabus design, teaching methods, materials development, and marketing, within the specific context of an adult ESL programme n a Canadian community college.