Розвиток мотивації студентів нефілологічних спеціальностей до вивчення іноземної мови

Abstract

The article presents theoretical and practical aspects of forming motivation to study a foreign language for students of non-philological specialties. The essential characteristics of the concept of «motivation» are substantiated. The leading motives of students to study English are outlined. It is concluded that the structure of motives of future professionals is dominated by internal motivation, meaningfully related to educational activities.The results of the study confirm that the solution of educational problems by students independently activates their educational activities and strengthens the motivational sphere. It is proved that the use of play activities in the learning process simplifies the process of learning and motivates to learn the language. Additionally, precisely selected and regulated content of the discipline with a constant lively pace of learning a foreign language motivates students to succeed. In addition, the personal interest of the teacher in the progress of students adds to the latter’s desire to learn.It is concluded that modern research of scientists and employees of higher education related to the researched problem involves the search for new ideas, motivations, motives that increase the effectiveness of learning motivation as a major component of mastering a foreign language by students of non-language specialties.