| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate the level of English learning enjoyment among upper secondary school students in the city of Stavanger in Norway. Additionally, the study aimed to identify the factors that influence the level of enjoyment experienced by students during English lessons. A purposive sample of 166 participants were recruited from two upper secondary schools and they reported on their levels of English learning enjoyment through an online questionnaire. Seventy-three of these participants also contributed qualitative data by taking part in group discussions about their enjoyment of English learning and the factors that influenced it. The results show that the participating students reported good levels of enjoyment in English lessons. Based on their explanations, three factors seemed to affect students’ enjoyment: the teacher, classroom activities, and students’ general attitude towards English lessons. Regarding classroom activities, students expressed a preference for games, quizzes, and watching movies or documentaries. Lengthy explanations by teachers were commonly noted as one factor that reduced students’ enjoyment during English lessons. Various pedagogical implications of these results are noted, including the value of teacher behaviors such as friendliness, a sense of humor, and being supportive, as well as the use of diverse and engaging classroom activities. | |
