MOTIVATING LEARNERS IN THE CLASSROOM

DEFINETION OF THE MOTIVATION A reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way

There are two basic classifications of motivation : 1- Intrinsic 2- Extrinsic

Intrinsic Motivation  Needs, Interests and desires.  Pat the back  Supporting socially  To avoid despairs  To evaluate students individually

Extrinsic Motivation  Rewards and environmental effects  Grade  Compliment  Certificates  To sign homeworks

Motivation is optimum in these conditions :  Students do duties if there is no oppression.  Homeworks should be suitable for students  There should be enough choices

There are some suggestions to motivate students  Teachers shouldn’t compare students.  Homeworks should be suitable for student’s ages and abilities.  To reward students.

 Teachers shouldn’t threat students with grade.  Smiling, saying “well done”, touching are important to encourage students.

 To give responsibility  When teachers start lesson, they can ask students interesting questions.  To make lessons fun.

Can I Ask Some Questions?

Which of the following is not related to intrinsic motivation? A-) Pat the back B-) Supporting socially C-) To avoid despairs D-) Grade

In Which condition, motivation is optimum ? A-) If teachers threat students with grade B-) If only teacher talks C-) If homeworks are suitable for students D-) If teacher always shouts students.

If a student do something wrong, what should teacher do ? A-) To scold B-) To pull out the student C-)To notice politely D-)To not do anything.