Motivation and projects

Muir, Christine

Abstract

This chapter explores the motivational possibilities arising from the inclusion of projects in second language (L2) classrooms. After offering a definition of the term, Muir presents a brief critique of projects both in general education and rooted in L2 education more specifically. This recognises that although projects have a varied history in educational contexts, when implemented effectively they can offer extraordinary opportunities to engage groups of students in highly motivated learning. Muir highlights the essential motivational aspects of intensive group projects, and concludes the chapter by exploring key directions for future research.

Citation

Muir, C. (2020). Motivation and projects. In M. Lamb, K. Csizer, A. Henry, & S. Ryan (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of Motivation for Language Learning (327-346). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28380-3_16

• Acceptance Date: Nov 26, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Jan 12, 2020
• Publication Date: Jan 12, 2020
• Deposit Date: Dec 12, 2018
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Pages: 327-346
• Book Title: The Palgrave Handbook of Motivation for Language Learning
• ISBN: 978-3-030-28379-7
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28380-3_16
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1408818
• Publisher URL: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-28380-3_16