THE MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS IN USING DIGITAL MIND MAPPING FOR READING INSTRUCTION

Abstract

Applying suitable instructional approaches may improve learning motivation and ease the teaching and learning process. This research was motivated by the inadequacy in the English reading abilities of fourth-semester students who are studying in the English programme at Universitas Jabal Ghafur, Aceh. The aim of the research is to investigate the learning motivation of students in the fourth-semester reading content by using the mind mapping approach. This study employs a research approach that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Nevertheless, the researcher in this essay explicitly highlights the use of qualitative approaches. Data is gathered by the process of observation, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data visualisation, and drawing conclusions. The poll results showed that 20% of students disagreed with the use of mind mapping, 44% agreed with it, and the remaining 36% strongly supported it. The data was obtained by the administration of a questionnaire. After interviewing 15 participants who earned the highest, average, and lowest scores, it was shown that the use of the mind mapping approach substantially enhanced their motivation throughout the learning process. The use of the mind mapping technique significantly enhanced the learning motivation of fourth-semester students in the English Study Programme at Universitas Jabal Ghafur throughout their study of reading materials.