Ways of Motivating students in classroom

Definition Of Motivation

Motivation:

Derived from Latin word movere, which means to

move.

The act or process of stimulating to action,

providing an incentive or motive, especially for an

act.

Motivation…

is setting audacious objectives & getting people to own & achieve them.

is getting someone else to do what you want done because he wants to do it.

is making people feel & take pride that they have done it.

is letting go while retaining the right to know what is going on.

is the art of accomplishing more than what is possible.

Motivation

Achievement Motivation a desire for significant

accomplishmentfor mastery of things, people, or ideasfor attaining a high standard

Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation desire to perform a behavior for its

own sake or to be effectiveExtrinsic Motivation

desire to perform a behavior due to promised rewards or threats of punishment

Rewards Affect Motivation

Mom: “I’ll give you Rs. 500 for every A.’’Controlling reward

Child: “As long as she pays, I’ll study.’’Extrinsic motivation

Mom: “Your grades were great! Let’s celebrate by going out for dinner.’’Informative reward

Child: “I love doing well.’’Intrinsic motivation

What students may dislike about teacher..

He lacks enthusiasm. He is insecure. He doesn’t accept

responsibility. He lacks people skills. He is unwilling to guide. He doesn’t inspire us to

perform. He doesn’t appreciate good

work. He doesn’t discuss new

strategies or ideas with us. His communication is

negative & de-motivating.

Some ways

A promise is a promise. “Pair work” or “Group

work” Spot talent, creativity &

promote. Encourage initiative. Tolerate mistakes. Learn from them. No mistakes, no initiative. Using audio visual

material Provide praise and reward

for all

Think of them as individuals.

Try and maximize eye contact.

Meet them face to face. Listen. Talk straight. Give clear instructions. Accept only after weighing

the pros & cons. Don’t put on airs. Assign Classroom Jobs Set an example.

Give the right touch.

Keep channels open. Why argue? Understand. To err is human. Listen to complaints. Don’t shout. Explain. Never hold out threats. Blow your top, but constructively. Soften the blow. Allow them to let off steam. Don’t accuse. Investigate.

Motivation

“A great man is one who can make a small man feel great, and perform great.”