The Role of Self-Efficacy in Improving English Language among Low Proficiency Learners
Keywords:
Self-efficacy, Low proficiency learners, Learners’ beliefs, Language learningAbstract
The variability in learning second language proficiency is an important area of inquiry in the study of Second Language Acquisition (SLA). This study adopted a social-psychological perspective on language acquisition that focused on the role of self-efficacy in learning. The study investigated the self-efficacy beliefs of low proficiency learners regarding the factors affecting self-efficacy beliefs and the role of self-efficacy beliefs in interaction with others in target language. The data was collected through open ended interviews of five low proficiency English language learners (ELLs) from English speaking class about their experiences and their self-efficacy beliefs about their ability to use their English. The accounts of their experiences regarding learning and using English were analyzed qualitatively. It was found out that the low proficiency learners of English language classroom remain positive with their targets, enjoy the multiple tasks, take challenges and participate, affected by the motivation given by the inside and outside environment of the classroom, the peers and the society.
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