11 THE IMPACT OF CLASSROOM SPATIAL DESIGN ON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION TO LEARN ENGLISH

11 THE IMPACT OF CLASSROOM SPATIAL DESIGN ON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION TO LEARN ENGLISH

Thanh Phương

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26/09/2025 15:10

Tóm tắt: This study investigates the relationship between spatial design in the classroom and students’ interests, motivation and effectiveness in learning English, emphasising the role of physical classroom factors as significant determinants in the foreign language learning process. Conducted at a private university in Vietnam, the research collected 405 valid responses from students enrolled in the preparatory English courses. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and pearson correlation, revealing that students evaluated the current learning space positively (M = 4.01) and acknowledged the substantial impact of elements such as pictures, quotations and decorative items reflecting linguistic and cultural features (M = 3.93) on their learning process. The correlation analysis (r = .727, p < .01) confirmed a strong relationship between the quality of the physical learning environment and English learning outcomes. Supplementary qualitative data indicated expectations for a dynamic, creative and Gen Z-friendly space that distinctly reflects the cultures of English-speaking countries. The study proposes a classroom design model integrating cultural, visual and interactive experiences, enhancing training quality and offering practical value for higher education institutions.

Từ khóa: Learning environment, english, physical setting, learning motivation, classroom spatial design.

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Tác giả bài viết: NGUYEN HONG CHI, VUONG QUOC TUAN, NGUYEN TRONG NGUYEN, tuanvq9@fe.edu.vn