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