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Ways of Motivating

students in classroom

Presented By:

Mr. Tariq Saleem GhayyurLecturer

Department of Education

University of Sargodha

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Definition Of MotivationMotivation:

Derived from Latin word

movere, which means to

move.

The act or process ofstimulating to action,

providing an incentive or

motive, especially for an act.

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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.

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Motivation

Achievement Motivation

a desire for significant

accomplishmentfor mastery of things, people, or

ideas

for attaining a high standard

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Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation

desire to perform a behavior for its

own sake or to be effectiveExtrinsic Motivation

desire to perform a behavior due to

promised rewards or threats ofpunishment

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Rewards Affect

Motivation

Mom: Ill give you Rs. 500 for every A.Controlling reward

Child: As long as she pays,Ill study.

Extrinsic motivation

Mom: Your grades were great!

Lets celebrate by going out

for dinner.Informative reward

Child: I love doing well.Intrinsic motivation

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What students may dislike aboutteacher..

He lacks enthusiasm.He is insecure.He doesnt accept

responsibility.

He lacks people skills.He is unwilling to guide.He doesnt inspire us to

perform.

He doesnt appreciate goodwork.He doesnt discuss new

strategies or ideas with us.

His communication is negative& de-motivating.

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Some ways

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 visualmaterial

Provide praise and rewardfor all

Think of them asindividuals.

Try and maximize eyecontact.

Meet them face to face. Listen.

Talk straight.

Give clear instructions.

Accept only afterweighing the pros & cons.

Dont put on airs.

Assign Classroom Jobs Set an exam le.

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Give the right touch.

Keep channels open.

Why argue? Understand.

To err is human.

Listen to complaints. Dont shout. Explain.

Never hold out threats.

Blow your top, but constructively.

Soften the blow. Allow them to let off steam.

Dont accuse. Investigate.

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Motivation

A great man is one who can makea small man feel great, andperform great.