IMPACTS OF MOTIVATION ON IGBO AND ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGES LEARNING IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS

Abstract

This paper examines the effect of motivation on Igbo and English second language learning in Nigerian schools. Studies have shown that the learning of Igbo and English as second languages in secondary schools is found with many problems out of which is lack of motivation. The major purpose of the study is to find out the impact of motivation on Igbo and English Language students. The subjects were selected from 5 schools in Ajeromi  Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection, The data collected were analysed using descriptive analysis. The study found out that motivation has strong effects on the academic achievements of Igbo and English second language learners in Nigerian schools. The study also reveals that students perform better when motivated. The study concludes that motivation is an important factor in learning generally. It is recommended that; government and school management should motivate both the teachers and students of Igbo and English second languages. Parents and teachers should also help in motivating the NL₂ learners and acculturation programmes should be sponsored by the Federal Government and school management for better learning of the target languages.