Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to identify activities that need consideration in designing and
Implementing motivational techniques in reading lesson. For this reason, this investigation was
Made on teachers’ use of motivational techniques for reading classes. The study was conducted
In a sample of 10 teachers and 100 purposefully selected grade ten students of Agaroand Gembe
Secondary schools. To collect the required data for the study, questionnaires, Classroom
Observations and interview were used as an instrument. The data gathered indicated that, the
Implementation of additional reading materials in reading classroom was neglected. In addition
To this , teachers practice of using different reading activities that engage students in reading
Were not given due attention. Moreover, with regard to teachers’ role of provision of
Support/assistance was very limited. In addition as the finding depicted even though teachers
Aware of motivational techniques, they do not implement it in reading classes. Therefore, to
Minimize the problem and to design motivational techniques to engage students in reading tasks
The researcher recommends that, effort should be made in using additional reading materials
That arise students engagement in reading, teachers should also develop practical skills and put
Their beliefs/awareness into action to their regarding motivational techniques in teaching
Reading, and the Ministry of Education and other responsible bodies need to offer trainings to
Secondary school English language teachers on the implementation of the teaching reading in
Motivating way and also conducting continuous research which help to identify teachers’
Pedagogical support students need to get are great concerns.
