Using effective teaching methods to improve students’ motivation to learn research methodology

Abstract

The focal point of this paper is to check the effectiveness of the teaching methods providing a forward step in improving learners’ research methodology skills/ competencies. The study also investigates the way lecturing teachers stimulate learners to work effectively in the research field through the appropriate methods. The population sample of this study has been selected at the department of English language at the University of Mohammed Seddik Benyahiya, Jijel. The research hypothesizes that if the students are taught the subject of research methodology via effective teaching method, their motivation to learn the subject matter will be likely to improve. For this reason, two questionnaires were designed and designed for the present study: One for teachers and the other for a sample of 50 third year EFL students. In addition, a classroom observation was used to collect reliable data about various and pertinent issues on the teaching methods used in research methodology in EFL classrooms. The teachers’ questionnaires results showed that although teachers lack effective implementation of the different methods of research methodology subject, they think it is efficacious in improving the learner’s capabilities and motivation in learning research methodology skills. The data of the students’ questionnaires showed negative attitude towards learning research methods.