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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….
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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 accomplishment • for mastery of things, people, or ideas • for attaining a high standard
Motivation • Intrinsic Motivation • desire to perform a behavior for its own sake or to be effective • Extrinsic Motivation • desire to perform a behavior due to promised rewards or threats of punishment
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 Rewards Affect 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.
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. Some ways
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.”