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MotivationHow to get it back into your
classroomPresented by Ryan Brux English Language Fellow
BNC – El Cultural, Tarapoto, Peru
Motivated? Anyone? Anyone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhiCFdWeQfA
•Derived from the Latin “movere” meaning “to move”
•Motivation is a learned skill
•The most intelligent students can be outperformed by less bright students with higher motivation
•If a student is motivated enough he/she can accomplish any learning of any scale
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
The goal is for our students to be intrinsically motivated!!
Think About it…
Different Motivational Theories
Psychoanalytical (Freud)Social Development Theory
(Vygotsky)Hierarchy of Human Needs
(Maslow)Psychosocial Theory of Development (Erikson)
Affective Filter (Krashen)
Freud – Psychoanalytical Theory
Make your classroom environment as inviting and comfortable as
possible for students.
Lev VygotskySocial Development Theory
Activities should be neither too easy nor too hard.
Social Interaction is important!
Abraham Maslow – Hierarchy of Human Needs
If basic needs are not being met, it’s difficult to be motivated to learn.
Erik Erikson Psychosocial Theory of Human Development
Communicate that you respect and value all cultures, and emphasize the contributions that cultural differences make to learning.
Stephen Krashen The Affective Filter Theory
Reduce the Anxiety
Increase Motivation
How to Lower the Affective Filter in the Classroom
Provide both oral and written instructions when possible.
Provide activities that are interesting and intriguing.
Provide materials that relate to the students' real lives.
Allow for jokes and relaxed conversation at certain times
Refrain from orally correcting students.
Don’t expect perfection!
http://suite101.com/article/understanding-stephen-krashens-affective-filter-hypothesis-a366178
Special Tips for Motivating:
Young learners Teens Adults Large
Classes
Motivating Young Learners
Keep yourself motivatedEncouragePlay games
Get Your Hands DirtyGet Moving!!!Vary the Pace
http://www.eslbase.com/articles/motivating-children
Motivating Teens
•Reference pop culture•Have friendly competition•Play songs•Use video•Integrate technology•Play games•Use real life objects http://busyteacher.org/3644-how-to-
motivate-esl-students.html
Motivating Adults
Survival Job Enhancement
Education Social Interaction
If the class fails to satisfy the needs, goals and interests that have motivated them to come, they will simply stop coming!
Why Are Adults Motivated to Learn English?
Motivating Large Classes Keep Yourself
Motivated
Get to Know Your Students’
Names
Break into smaller groups
Get Them Moving
Routine is important!
http://www.english-4kids.com/articles/motivatingclassarticle.html
It’s all about the Energy!
Teach your classes in a dynamic, enthusiastic and energetic way. Students can be engaged simply by the energy and dedication shown by their teachers.
Gestures, facial expressions, emotions, actions
Model desired action or have other students model the action (the dialogues, stories, etc.)
Employ Total Physical Response ( TPR) techniques. Use these techniques in a pair work or group work
Consider a Project
Why do projects?
Projects: Allow students to have a ‘voice’ in
learning Allow students to make real-world
connections Allow students freedom to complete
task Allow students to work cooperatively
In Sum: Projects Increase Intrinsic Motivation
http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org/more.shtml
So…What could this teacher have done differently?
What Motivates You: The Teacher
What is Your Vision?What are your Goals?
Do you have Support?Learn from your
mistakes.
http://busyteacher.org/5731-what-motivates-esl-teachers-motivation-ideas.html
Questions? Comments?
Ryan Brux English Language Fellow
BNC – El Culturalryanbrux@gmail.com
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