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Page 1: Motivating Students to Achieve

Motivating Students to Achieve

Phil Grey

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Motivational Quote

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do”

Wolfgang Von Goethe

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The process of motivation stems from stimulation , which in turn is followed by an emotional reaction that leads to a specific behavioral response.

Desirable – rewardUndesirable – negativity

Motivational Influences

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Motivation

Teacher skills in motivating learners should be a key element of their job.

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Influences on Motivation

Family Socio Culture Peer groups Teacher

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Chinese Proverb

“When I walk with two others , they may serve as my teacher”

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Peer Influences

Primary Socialisation – Family role models

Family breakdown can have a severe effect on motivation

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Learners motivation

Learners can motivate each other or demotivate subconsciously Friendly competitionCooperation and Team work

Bad qualities / habits

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Self Motivation

Generally leaners will show self

motivation if:

They know what is expected of them Think it’s worthwhileFeel they will benefit

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Nearly NEET!

How would you motivate/re-engage alearner who has switched off and is atrisk of dropping out ?

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Watch what you say

Be aware of verbal comments and non-verbal body language and the effect it has on motivation.

Learners collect feedback and store it for years.

Things to do

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Honest Appreciation

I appreciate that I like that idea Thank you for that, Nicki Well done you

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Communicate Empathetic Acceptance or Understanding

Sometimes learners will give incorrect answers. Respond without discouraging them

“I might make that mistake” “Lots of us feel that way” “I can see why you would say that” “I can see how you would do that”

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Attention Without Praise

Support the learner without them growing dependant on your praise

Sincere eye contact Listen, show you're listening Pay attention Thumbs up, nod, shake a handSmile if appropriate

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Use plain correct or Incorrect

“Yes that’s right”“OK”“Yes that’s just what I wanted” “Correct”“Yes, thank you, Tyler” “No, the correct answer is ******”“You had the first part right”

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Provide Praise and Reward for All

Teachers must be fair when distributing praise

Individual and group Praise Look for positives even when

pointing out mistakes Encourage team unity and bonding

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Be Cautious

Too much praise

Unfairness

Manipulation “Look, Sam can do it - why can’t you?”“I like the way this side of the room is contributing”

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Exaggeration

This can quickly devalue the relationship with your learners if used repetitively.

“Amazing ” “Wonderful” “Sensational”“Great Answer”

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Learner Motivation

Learners should :

Focus on the value of learningBe helped to set short-term/long-

term goals Persevere if things go wrong Be encouraged not to blame

themselves for lack of ability

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Ways to motivate your learners

Praise in ways big and smallExpect the best Spread excitement Mix it up Assign roles in the group and

encourage responsibility Hand over some control

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Ways to motivate your learners

Be open to their suggestions Relate to their livesTrack improvement not just academicReward positive behaviour outside

your session Plan trips and get them involved

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Ways to motivate your learners

Be supportive Make it real Provide choices Balance the challenge Use peer role models Establish a sense of belonging Strategize with strugglers

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Naikan Self Reflection

What have I received from other people?

What have I given to other people?

What troubles have I caused for other people?

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Positive Motivation

Tell them you know they can do it Tell them you believe in them Tell them you want them to succeed

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C.S Lewis

“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”