L’impact de la Motivation sur la Performance des Étudiants de Fle au Niveau Universitaire : Le Cas des Étudiants de Fle À L’université du Ghana

Abstract

This research work focuses on the impact of motivation on the performance of students learning French as a foreign language at the University of Ghana - Legon. The objective of this research is to establish the relationship that can exist between motivations and performance of students at the university level. Questionnaires and observations were used as instruments to collect data from students and lecturers who are academic counselors of students at the University of Ghana - Legon. Analysis of data collected reveals that motivation is a very important phenomenon in teaching and learning of French as a foreign language. Findings also establish that intrinsic and extrinsic are both important in achieving results in language learning in a school establishment. We also find out that intrinsic motivation which comes from the learner is paramount in achieving results. This means that the learner should show commitment in the task by setting goals and adopting strategies of learning in order to overcome difficulties that he or she may encounter. The extrinsic motivation which comes from the teachers to facilitate learning is also needed to encourage learners in their efforts to excel in academic work. The study ends with few recommendations and suggestions for both learners and lecturers. For students we recommend that they take their studies seriously by settings achievable goals for themselves and adopt strategies of learning. We also suggest that lecturers motivate students in their daily studies by adopting appropriate pedagogical techniques to help student achieve better results. It is also suggested that the authorities the University adopt a new system that could allow students select their courses according to their abilities in language learning. Finally, it is believed that if the situation on the ground should change and students were adequately motivated it will have a very positive impact on their performance in the learning of FLE.