المعيار
Volume 29, Numéro 3, Pages 95-104
2025-06-01

The Effects Of Learners’ Autonomy On The Learning Motivation: Case Of Second And Third Year Civil Engineering Students At The National Polytechnic School Of Oran.

Authors : Boudlal Manal Zeyneb . Djaileb Farida .

Abstract

This article explores the effects of learners' autonomy on the motivation of second and third-year civil engineering students at the National Polytechnic School of Oran. Using a mixed-methods approach, it examines how autonomy, defined as control over one’s learning, influences intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Data from surveys and observations reveal that greater autonomy enhances motivation, especially in collaborative and project-based settings. The study highlights the importance of fostering autonomy in student-centered learning to boost engagement and academic performance. It recommends curriculum designs and teaching strategies that prioritize autonomy in engineering education.

Keywords

Learners’ autonomy ; motivation ; second and third year Civil engineering students ; National polytechnic school of Oran.