Anxiety and Motivation as Psychological Factors in Language Teaching Contexts

Abstract

Language teaching is a planned activity that includes particular objectives language teachers organize. In order to increase academic success in the EFL context, language teachers should be aware of educational theories, approaches, and educational psychology. This paper analyzes the role of motivation, language anxiety, and educational psychology in EFL settings. Besides, it is suggested in the study that group working, role-playing, a communitive-based approach, and applying a functional syllabus can reduce learners' stress. This study concludes that teachers should consider psychological factors as a part of their roles in the classroom. The teachers' role in the EFL setting is essential in the teaching and learning context. Based on this, teachers should be aware of learner's motivation, anxiety, and fear and choose helpful and effective teaching methods to promote a stimulating atmosphere.