This presentation will show the results of a research project at Mahidol
University International College conducted during the 2004/2005
academic year. The rationale for this study was to test an approach for
increasing students’ motivation to write longer compositions and put
more effort into their writing development. If students are presented with
choices to select easier or more difficult tasks, what choices will they
make? This presentation will outline the findings of the research and
propose a useful approach to curriculum development that can boost
student motivation for writing tasks in the classroom.
