Exploring English Clubs in Two Different Regions: Does English Achievement Matter?

Abstract

This study aims to know if there is a significant difference in achievement in English clubs between Group A from an urban area and Group B from a suburban area and find out whether motivation influences the learning achievement of both groups. This study is categorized as a quantitative study. The data were collected from a test and questionnaire. The students' interviews were conducted as the preliminary data. The number of participants were 10 students from Group A and 10 students from Group B and they were members of English clubs in two different schools in different regions. From the findings, it can be concluded that there is no significant difference in achievement scores between Group A and Group B. The difference in school location, academic atmosphere, and method of club selection did not affect students' achievement. Besides, students' motivation does not influence students' achievement in both groups. For the next research, it is suggested to involve more participants and include other factors that may contribute to students’ achievement in English clubs.
Keywords: English clubs; students’ achievement; students’ motivation.