Vol 10 No 1 (2016): Current Issues and Trends in Educational Technology-Research

Abstract

Creating English-speaking environment is necessary to enhance English language learning and acquisition. Motivation and confidence have been an issue because they potentially either contribute or hinder learners to learn and use English for interactions. This research paper discusses about the motivation and confidence of Indonesian teachers of nonEnglish to use English as the medium of instruction resulting from their participation in the blended learning course. The research was undertaken in an interpretive qualitative methodology and using case study method. Qualitative data were collected from multiple sources such as in-depth interviews, observation notes, online interaction script, and reflective journals of the participants. To add meaning to the qualitative data, quantitative data were collected through surveys. The research revealed various increase in the levels of motivation and confidence of the participants. Transformation of external to internal motivations appeared to occur. Factors that contributed to the increase of the motivation and confidence are discussed.