The Effect of Junior High School Teachers' Motivation and Willingness to Change on the Diversity of Their Teaching Methods

  • Zeid H
  • Assadi N
  • Murad T
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This study attempts examine the influence of motivation and willingness of   teachers to change on the diversity of teaching methods. The research question is: What is the influence of junior school teachers' motivations and willingness to change on the diversity of their teaching instructions? The participants of the study are 50 English teachers of Junior High Schools in Northern Israel. The research instruments were three questionnaires. The research’s findings revealed a significant influence of English teachers of Junior High Schools willingness to change on the diversity of teaching methods; the higher the willingness to change, the diversity in teaching modes increases. Another significant effect was also found between the level of teaching motivation and diversity of teaching methods; teachers with high motivation level reported diversification in teaching methods. A final significant effect of level of general motivation and willingness for change was also found; the willingness for change among teachers of high motivation increased. The main research conclusion is that willingness to change, which is connected to motivation, influences the diversity of teaching methods. Therefore, in order to assimilate changes in teachers’ working modes, like diversifying their teaching methods or in any other way, there is a need to encourage and nurture their motivation.

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Zeid, H. A., Assadi, N., & Murad, T. (2017). The Effect of Junior High School Teachers’ Motivation and Willingness to Change on the Diversity of Their Teaching Methods. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 7(12), 1160. https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.0712.02

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