• Kruy Kroeun

English is the language of communication and education. Even though English is well-known as a foreign language in Cambodia, not everyone knows English well. English needs to be taught correctly. Meanwhile, primary school teachers in Cambodia are encouraged to learn English and teach English to children. They face many challenges and want to find better ways to learn and develop. According to previous research, reading motivation is crucial for trainers, teachers, and relevant education stakeholders. However, not many studies have discussed reading motivations conducted in Cambodia. This study investigates the motivation of Cambodian teacher trainees to read English. Three dimensions of motivation were used: reading efficacy, reading challenges, and reading curiosity. A questionnaire adapted from the 1997 reading questionnaire (MRQ) was used, with 58 trainees at the Kandal Primary Teacher Training Center. The results showed that trainees are highly motivated by reading, believing that it will improve their skills. However, not all trainees read with classmates, indicating confidence in their educational journey. They value reading with provocative questions and are self-motivated to acquire knowledge, even with challenging written materials. Therefore, motivating teacher trainees to read are necessary.

Keywords Reading. Motivation. Efficacy. Extensive. English, Curiosity. Challenges. Teacher trainee

"Cambodian Teacher Trainees’ Motivation for Extensive Reading in English", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.g217-g225, August-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308623.pdf

"Cambodian Teacher Trainees’ Motivation for Extensive Reading in English", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no. ppg217-g225, August-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308623.pdf