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Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Computer Science (Optimization Algorithms)

Background:

  • Current English teaching methods are often simplistic.
  • Integrating motivational theory can enhance learning outcomes.
  • There is a need for optimized approaches in oral English instruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application of motivational theory in educational psychology to English teaching.
  • To propose an improved SPOB optimization algorithm for enhanced teaching strategies.
  • To investigate the effectiveness of a motivational design model in oral English teaching.

Main Methods:

  • Development and application of an improved SPOB optimization algorithm.
  • Utilizing formula definitions for student performance within the algorithm.
  • Employing cluster analysis criterion functions to analyze motivational design.
  • Conducting an experimental investigation of the incentive design model in oral English teaching.

Main Results:

  • The improved SPOB algorithm was applied to study motivational design in oral English teaching.
  • Experimental analysis revealed teacher preferences for different incentive types.
  • 77.2% of teachers preferred interest incentives, 34.8% favored cooperation-competition, and 32.6% chose emotional incentives.

Conclusions:

  • The improved SPOB optimization algorithm offers a novel approach to integrating motivational theory in English teaching.
  • The study highlights the importance of tailored incentive strategies in oral English instruction.
  • Findings provide insights for educators seeking to enhance student motivation and engagement.