| รหัสดีโอไอ | 10.14456/ssa.2023.21 |
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| Creator | Damian Salsarola |
| Title | CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL IMPACTS ON INTEGRATIVE MOTIVATION IN THAILAND |
| Publisher | National Research Council of Thailand |
| Publication Year | 2023 |
| Journal Title | SOCIAL SCIENCE ASIA : Official Journal of National Research Council of Thailand in conjunction with Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM) |
| Journal Vol. | 9 |
| Journal No. | 3 |
| Page no. | 37-49 |
| URL Website | http://e-journal.nrct.go.th/ |
| Website title | e-journal |
| ISSN | 2229-2608 |
| Abstract | Thailand has been grappling with the challenge of improving English language proficiency levels among its students for several decades, through various educational reforms, investments,and projects aimed at enhancing teaching practices and teaching skills. This article proposes a cultural perspective to this problem and identifies motivation as a significant factor that contributes to the underachievement of Thai students in English. Drawing from two motivational theories, Gardner and Lambert's Socio-Educational Model of Second Language Acquisition and Dornyeis's L2 Motivational Self-System, this article discusses the concepts of integrative and instrumental motivation. These motivational theories are then contextualized within Norton (2013) adaptation of Anderson's notion of "imagined communities". Subsequently, the article provides a historical overview of the emergence of foundational conceptions about Thailand and its relationship to the West, which still strongly influence attitudes in the country and exert a negative influence on integrative motivation. Furthermore, the article explores how Hofstede's cultural dimensions framework describes national culture and attitudes toward motivation in language learning. Based on Thailand's scores on Hofstede's cultural dimensions model, the author argues that contrary to popular belief,integrative motivation may be well-suited to Thai student learning styles. Finally, the article proposes policy and educational strategies that could potentially help increase levels of integrative motivation among Thai students. |
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