This research examines how teacher competence and AI integration improve student motivation in EFL, indicating the role of engagement and psychological well-being.
Key Points
MAIN FINDING: Teacher competence significantly boosts student motivation directly and indirectly via psychological well-being and engagement.
KEY EVIDENCE: Data from 467 Chinese higher education students reveal that AI integration amplifies the motivational effects of teacher competence.
APPROACH: The study employed structural equation modeling in SMART-PLS to analyze the relationships among the variables.
SIGNIFICANCE: Findings emphasize the need for teacher training and AI-enhanced strategies to optimize student motivation in English learning contexts.