Unleashing success: Attitudes, Motivation, and Engagement in English OBE Education for Higher Vocational Colleges

Abstract

This research paper examines the implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in English teaching and learning within a higher vocational college in China, with a specific focus on exploring the correlation between attitudes, motivation, and engagement. The study aims to investigate how these factors influence the effectiveness of English education in the context of higher vocational colleges. A survey methodology was employed to collect data on attitudes, motivation, and engagement among students enrolled in English language programs in these colleges. The survey instrument assessed students’ attitudes towards learning English, their levels of motivation, and their degree of engagement in the learning process. The collected data was analyzed to identify correlations between attitudes, motivation, and engagement. The findings revealed significant relationships between these factors in the context of English education in higher vocational colleges. Students with positive attitudes towards learning English demonstrated higher levels of motivation and engagement. Intrinsic motivation, characterized by genuine interest and personal relevance, emerged as a key driver of attitudes and engagement. Moreover, students who perceived English education as relevant to their future career aspirations exhibited increased motivation and engagement. These findings emphasize the significance of creating a supportive learning environment that fosters positive attitudes and cultivates intrinsic motivation to enhance student engagement in English education. Overall, the interplay between attitudes, motivation, and engagement plays a crucial role in the success of OBE implementation in English education within higher vocational colleges.