Using digital animation with students who have low motivation and language skills: action research

Abstract

This MA thesis aims to explore whether and how the use of digital animation can affect students' motivation for learning English and improve behaviour in classes where students display low motivation, limited English language skills, and frequent behavioural issues. The first chapter of the thesis consists of a literature review that examines different types of motivation and its components, along with various methods used to measure them. Additionally, this chapter discusses how digital animation impacts learning in general, with a specific focus on English language learning, and explores its potential effects on students' motivation. The second chapter outlines the research methodology based on action research comprising two cycles of experimental lessons incorporating digital animation. This chapter also describes the structure and content of the questionnaire used in the research, the types of animation integrated into the lessons, and the observation methods employed to assess student engagement and behaviour. In the third chapter, the results from the observation of the lessons and the motivation questionnaire are analysed and presented. This chapter provides insights into the effects of digital animation on student motivation and behaviour in the context of English language learning.