META Summer School Training Session on Student Motivation

1. Grama Stella
English Teacher,
Teaching Degree I
“Prometeu-Prim” Lyceum
Chisinau
stellagrama9@gmail.com

2. Warm-Up Discussion
Motivation Concept. Types. Theories.
Tips for Improving S-s’ Motivation.
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Outline

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Motivation
- “a student’s willingness, need, desire, and
compulsion to participate in and be
successful in the learning process”.
(Bomia et al., 1977)

4. Extrinsic motivation
The student is engaged in learning "purely for the sake
of attaining a reward or for avoiding some
punishment“.
Intrinsic motivation
The students are motivated from within. They actively
engage themselves in learning out of curiosity,
interest, or enjoyment, or in order to achieve their
own intellectual and personal goals.
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Student Motivation Categories

5. M1
• Drive Theory;
M2
• Incentive Theory;
M3
• Maslow Theory of Motivation.
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Theoretical Approaches to Motivation

6. Enhancing
Students’
Motivation
Bring all the
students’
attention.
Create a safe,
supportive
environment.
Allow students to
work together.
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Tips for Improving Motivation
Use ice-breakers to create a positive atmosphere.
By establishing a sense of inclusion, S-s feel
respected and connected to each other.
Encourage interaction and communication. S-s
will learn to share opinions and will eagerly get
involved in classroom activities.
Cooperation is important. S-s will feel more
comfortable when they commonly share
responsibility.
Use Praise Sandwich technique when providing
feedback for students’ achievements/behaviour.

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“This behavior was not
effective in helping you
achieve your goal of
getting the grade you
want in this.”
“This writing style is
different from the
writing style required
for this assignment.
Here are the
differences…”
“You are irresponsive!”
“Bad Writing!”
Instead of this  Say this

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“You need to be less
shy!”
“Why don’t you talk
more in my class?”
Practice

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Tips for Improving Motivation
Save time by varying tasks (pair-work, group-
work).
Build a trust-based relationship with your
students. By searching for compromise when
needed, you create a willing partner in
education.
Stimulate creativity as it entails self-
expression and gives the opportunity of using
personal initiative.
Ask students for feedback on your teaching. It
values the impact you have on your S-s’
learning.

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Techniques
Ice-breaker
Four Corners
Reciprocal Interview
Rubber Band
2 - 4 – 8
T-Chart
Memory Game
This pebble is...
Praise Sandwich
2 -3 -1 Summary

12.  The teacher who attempts to teach without
inspiring his student with a desire to learn
is hammering a cold iron.
 Students can and will operate in a more self-
motivated and responsible manner if they
are taught in an environment that fosters
success.
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Conclusions

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