Abstract：Self--Determination Theory is put forward mainly by Deci Edward L. and Ryan      Richard M. A in 1980s.In this study, the Self-Determination theory is subdivided into Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation and A-motivation. Better understanding each part of the theory will do a favor in analyzing what items really plays a great role in learning motivation. A survey analysis carried out which is about junior middle students' English learning motivation in New oriental School is conduced to explore that how does the self-determination theory play a role in training school and which measures should be taken to improve learning motivation.The findings support the application of Self-Determination Theory in the foreign language learning . Specially, learning environment, including teachers, the whole study atmosphere makes a great role in arousing learning motivation.

Keywords:self-determination theory; learning motivation; training school;learning environment;. survey

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Abstract

中文摘要

1.-Introduction-1

1.1.-Purpose of This Study

1.2.-The Reasons for Choosing Training School

2.-Theoretical Framework-2

2.1.-What is Self-Determination Theory

2.2.-The classification of Self-Determination Theory

2.3.- Related Studies Both at Home and Abroad

3. Research Method-6

3.1.-The Design of Questionnaires

3.2. Research Participants

4. Survey Results and Discussion-8

4.1. Analysis from Perspective of Extrinsic Motivation

4.2. Analyzsis from Perspective of Intrinsic Motivation

4.3. Analyzsis from Perspective of A-Motivation

5.Suggestions for Improving Learning Motivation9

   5.1. Improving Teaching and Learning Environment

   5.2. Bettering Teaching Mode

   5.3. Attaching the Importance of Teacher's Role in Training School 

   5.4.Enhancing the Multi-cultural Teaching 

6.Conclusion-14

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