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Motivate to learn
1. There are three things to remember about education. The first one is
motivation. The second one is motivation. The third one is motivation.
-Terrell H. Bell
6. Internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually
interestedand committed to a job, role or subject, or to make an effort to attaina goal.
7. Motivation is a need or desire that energizes behavior and
directs it towards a goal.
8. It is common that
three qualities are
included in most
definitions of
motivation:
it is presumed
internal force,
that energizes
for action, and
determines
the direction of
action.
9. The motivational process has been viewed as a decision-making
process which takes place within the individual
26. Motivated Demotivated
Sit in the front of class Last benchers
Giving answers to the teacher Siting silent no hand raise
Always complete the given tasks Sorry sir, I forgot to take the copy
Listening to the teacher carefully Talking to friends while teaching
Abiding the rules of classroom Noisy and disturbing
Healthy, neat and clean Healthy but dirty and clumsy
Simple in appearance Fashionable in dress and hairstyle
Less participation in sports High participation in sports
Punctual in arriving school Always seeks holidays
Striving for higher ranks Careless about their results
Show their progress reports to parents Hiding their results to parents
No interest in cheating Always try to cheat
27. Three Factors
Why some students are motivated to studies, while others are not:
1. The motivation to work varies widely in people.
2. Individual differences needs a variety of techniques in classroom
3. Untrained teachers’ behavior are not appropriate to all students
31. Abraham Maslow (1970) claimed that intrinsic motivation is superior than extrinsic
motivation. According to his hierarchy of needs, one is motivated to achieve his or her self-
actualization where one realizes his fullest potential once he or she fulfills the basic needs,
safety and communal needs as well as needs of esteem. So, one will strive to achieve his goal
because of his own sake no matter what extrinsic rewards are present. Meanwhile, Jerome
Bruner (1962) is praising the autonomy of "self-reward" which is the best way to help adults
and children to free from the control of rewards and punishments.
32. Extrinsic motivation is also known as external motivation. Human beings are driven to
act or behave by the anticipation of some rewards. Examples of external rewards are
praises, grades and positive feedback as well as fear of punishments. As the result, it
helps students to see the reasons on why they do something and its relevance on long
term goals especially in learning English. However, extrinsic motivation also bring
negative impacts to students which are (1) turns them to become dependent on
short-term rewards, (2) train them into a bad habit of looking for teacher only when
the rewards are present.
SO, WHICH ONE IS THE BEST???
In my opinion, both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations are useful in teaching especially
in the context of second language learning. This is because students need more
support, encouragement and drive to initiate their interest in learning English. So, the
teachers can use both motivations in classroom learning. Maybe teacher can give
positive feedback (extrinsic) and at the same time, teach strategies to make learning
enjoyable so that they are looking forward to learn for their own sake (intrinsic). So,
here there are some suggestions :
48. Learning is a fun and exciting at least when the curriculum is well matched to
students’ interests and abilities and the teacher emphasizes hands-on-activities
49. What is to be realize that success is not just a question of
working hard; it’s also a question of working smart
51. Strategy is a way going about something to get
the best result, the “edge.”
52. The real challenge is not learning it, but being willing to make it part of
the way you think and act. It is a tough challenge, but I believe you’re
up to it.
53. Strategies to be adapted
Use inventive teaching techniques
Make learning both interesting and entertaining
Require significant effort both inside and outside the classroom
Convey a real sense of caring to the students
Make each student feel special
Help students outside of the classroom and at odd hours
Teach them how to use information to make proper decisions for real life
Students need to know your are approachable
Motivate them to achieve at their maximum level
Instill a fire in your students
Create a classroom environment where students are passionate about learning
Go beyond the confines of the academic setting
54. Discuss contemporary topics
Share personal relevant experiences
Capture the interest of your students
Be devoted to your students
Learn students individual needs and respond appropriately
Develop specialized assignments and schedules when needed
Provide tools for their careers
Promote practical work experience
Foster relationship with local area professionals
Each semester as the students to write down what future students should
do in order to be successful in the course and put some of these on the next term’s
syllabus