Motivation powerpoint
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This document discusses strategies for motivating students in the classroom. It begins by defining motivation and explaining its importance for learning. It then outlines several theories of motivation and development, including Freud's psychoanalytical theory, Vygotsky's social development theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and Krashen's affective filter hypothesis. The document provides tips for motivating students of different ages, such as using games and movement for young learners, incorporating pop culture and technology for teens, and addressing job and social needs for adults. It also offers general strategies like varying activities, incorporating culture, reducing anxiety, and getting to know students. Projects are highlighted as a way to increase intrinsic motivation. The document concludes by discussing teacher
Motivation powerpoint
- 1. How to get it back into your classroom Presented by Ryan Brux English Language Fellow BNC – El Cultural,Tarapoto, Peru
- 4. •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
- 7. The goal is for our students to be intrinsically motivated!! Think About it…
- 8. Psychoanalytical (Freud) Social DevelopmentTheory (Vygotsky) Hierarchy of Human Needs (Maslow) PsychosocialTheory of Development (Erikson) Affective Filter (Krashen)
- 9. Make your classroom environment as inviting and comfortable as possible for students.
- 10. Activities should be neither too easy nor too hard. Social Interaction is important!
- 11. If basic needsare not being met, it’s difficult to be motivated to learn.
- 12. Communicate that you respect and value all cultures, and emphasize the contributions that cultural differences make to learning.
- 14. 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
- 15. Young learners Teens Adults Large Classes
- 16. Motivating Young Learners Keep yourself motivated Encourage Play games Get Your Hands Dirty Get Moving!!! Vary the Pace http://www.eslbase.com/articles/motivating-children
- 17. MotivatingTeens •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
- 18. 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?
- 19. Motivating Large Classes KeepYourself Motivated Get to KnowYour Students’ Names Break into smaller groups GetThem Moving Routine is important! http://www.english-4kids.com/articles/motivatingclassarticle.html
- 20. 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.) EmployTotal Physical Response (TPR) techniques. Use these techniques in a pair work or group work
- 22. 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
- 24. 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
- 25. Ryan Brux English Language Fellow BNC – El Cultural ryanbrux@gmail.com
Editor's Notes
- #3: This is how I was feeling when I was beginning to put this PPT together.
- #4: Is this an effective lesson? Are students motivated? Why/Why not?
- #10: Students may be initially quiet as they try to figure out the classroom…if the classroom feels safe, they may soon feel like participating and become motivated.
- #14: Students are nervous…have anxiety…
- #24: Is this an effective lesson? Are students motivated? Why/Why not?