Effect of Self-regulation Instruction on L2 Motivational Self-system and Reading Comprehension of Iranian EFL Learners

Subject Areas : All areas of language and translation

Sepideh  Vafakhah ¹ (Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)
Parviz  Maftoon ² (Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)
Masood  Siyyari ³ (Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)

Received: 2022-12-12 Accepted : 2023-04-14 Published : 2024-04-25

Keywords: Ideal L2 self, L2 motivational self-system, Ought to L2 self, Reading comprehension, Self-regulation instruction,

Abstract :

While research signifies the role of emotions in second/foreign language education, the impact of receiving explicit instruction on EFL students’ emotions and language skills has been overlooked. To fill this gap, this study investigated the contribution of self-regulation strategy instruction to EFL learners' L2 motivational self-system, involving ideal L2 self, ought to L2 self, and attitude to L2 learning. To this end, a mixed-methods research design was utilized. The researchers administered L2 Motivational Self Questionnaire, Self-Regulated Language Learning Questionnaire (SRLLQ), and a Reading Test to 60 Iranian female EFL students. Also, semi-structured interviews were held to unpack students' opinions concerning the impact of self-regulatory instruction on their L2 motivational self-system. The results corroborated the effectiveness of self-regulation instruction in enhancing learners' L2 Motivational Self-System, improving reading performance, and increasing motivation, autonomy, and self-confidence. The results encourage teacher educators to make teachers familiar with novel approaches regarding self-regulation instruction to increase the quality of language teaching.

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