Role of Achievement Motivation and Metacognitive Strategies Use for Defining Self-Reported Language Proficiency

Abstract

The present study aims to explore the role of achievement motivation and metacognitive strategies for defining self-reported language proficiency in the context of English as a Second Language. Moreover, the study also investigates the complex relationship that exists between motivation, metacognitive strategy, and self-reported language proficiency as they have recently been identified as key predictors of language proficiency. The present research delves into the ways motivation and metacognitive strategies help learners in acquiring self-reported language proficiency. Further, it highlights the skills that can be targeted by using these strategies. The study indicates that enabling learners with positive attitudes, motivation, and metacognitive strategies can have a constructive effect on learning. To determine the important role, achievement motivation and metacognitive strategies play in defining self-reported language proficiency, the study collects responses from 113 participants who will complete three Questionnaires (one each) on self-reports of language proficiency, metacognitive strategies, and achievement motivation. The measures of Achievement Motivation, Metacognitive Strategies, and Self-reported scores of English language proficiencies (skill-wise) will be collected through the respective instruments, Deo-Mohan Achievement Motivation Scale (n-Ach), Metacognitive Reading Strategies Questionnaire (MRSQ), and Self-Reported Language Proficiency Scores.