What is Motivation? Why is Motivation Important?

Motivation drives action. Since learning is influenced by various factors, the effect of motivation
on learning and achievement is rather indirect. Motivation could arouse certain learning
behaviors that affect learning outcomes and achievements.

“I motivate my students to learn through a variety of ways to keep their interests

peaked. The best way i have found so far is through stories. Children, teens and
even adults love to listen to stories so that’s where I start. Later, they will be able
to slowly tell their own stories and eventually become fluent in the language.
Music/songs is also very important. Chanting/poetry gives the listener also a
chance to absorb the language. Drawing/artworks are also an important element
to bring into any language learning.

I think we look at language learning too logically and not enough artistically. Eg.
we break down sentences, we analyze, we study grammar etc… But in general,
language is an art ~ to be listened to , appreciated , and to be shared in a beautiful
way without grading the experience with a percentage. which actually “degrades”
the experience (haha). So, language acquisition for me is best done through the
arts.”

1. With every opportunity, encourage your students that they

are making progress in their language learning. Point out
to them the areas in which you see progress and
improvement. For areas in which a student struggles, try
to portray a picture of what success will look like.
Encouraging your students to visualize their success will
aid them in accomplishing those goals you set before
them.
2. Variety is enjoyable for students and teachers alike. Avoid
getting stuck in a rut and your students will probably find
themselves motivated without you even trying to make it
happen.
3. Motivating students is a challenge that almost all teachers face.<br /> Students
need to be motivated in order to focus on the task they will accomplish. <br />How
can we motivate students?<br />
4. 3. First of all, we should attract their attention on what we are teaching, using
humor, jokes and engaging questions which get the students talking.<br />
5. 4. We should make learning visual using drawings, diagrams, pictures, charts, even
three-dimensional or real objects to help students anchor the idea to an image.<br
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6. 5. The feeling of satisfaction, confidence and success has an important effect on
motivation, as well. We should provide activities that allow students accomplish
certain tasks and feel that they can do. We can accelerate this by giving positive
feedback and praises like “Good job! or Well Done!”.<br />
7. 6. When we use positive emotions to enhance learning and motivation including
something fun, exciting, happy, or perhaps even a bit frightening, students will learn
and remember better. <br />
8. 7. students will be much more motivated and committed to a learning activity which
meets their needs. <br />
9. 8. They need fun, they need a bit freedom. By the way, we should allow students
participate in the lesson actively and relate the content to their experiences in real
life. <br />
10. 9. Remember that, the more motivated students get, the more successful
they will be and the longer the learning process will last.
11. Motivation Motivation is defined as the internal and external factors that
stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to
a job, role or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal (BusinessDictionary.com
2014). Classroom Motivation is important, in order for effective teaching and
learning to occur and although students ought to have some measure of motivation
towards succeeding in the classroom, teachers need to be mindful of their own
behaviour, teaching style, design of course, teaching environment, nature of
assignments, informal interactions with students and appearance which can affect
student motivation.
12. 19. Practical Ways to Motivate Students 1. Know your students' names and
use their names as often as possible. 2. Plan for every class; never try to wing it. 3.
Pay attention to the strengths and limitations of each of your students. Reward their
strengths and strengthen their weaknesses. 4. If possible, set your room in a U-
shape to encourage interaction among students. 5. Vary your instructional
strategies; use lectures, demonstrations, discussions, case studies, groups, and
more. 6. Review the learning objectives with your students. Be sure students know
what they are expected to learn, do, know, etc. 7. Move around the room as you
teach. 8. Make your classes relevant. Be sure students see how the content relates
to them and the world around them. 9. Be expressive. Smile. 10.Put some
excitement into your speech; vary your pitch, volume and rate.
13. 20. Practical Ways to Motivate Students 11. Give lots of examples.
12.Encourage students to share their ideas and comments, even if incorrect. You'll
never know what students don't understand unless you ask them. 13.Maintain eye
contact and move toward your students as you interact with them. Nod your head to
show that you are listening to them. 14. Provide opportunities for students to speak
to the class. 15.Be available before class starts, during break, and after class to
visit with students. 16.Return assignments and tests to students as soon as
reasonably possible. Provide constructive feedback. 17.Be consistent in your
treatment of students. 18.Make sure that your exams are current, valid, and
reliable. Tie your assessment to your course objectives. 19.Plan around 15-20
minute cycles. Students have difficulty maintaining attention after a longer period of
time. 20.Involve your students in your teaching. Ask for feedback.