Ways of Motivating
students in classroom
Definition Of Motivation
Motivation:
Derived from Latin word
movere, which means to
move.
The act or process of
stimulating to action,
providing an incentive or
motive, especially for an act.
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.
Motivation
Achievement Motivation
a desire for significant accomplishment
for mastery of things, people, or ideas
for attaining a high standard
Motivation
Intrinsic Motivation
desire to perform a behavior for its
own sake or to be effective
Extrinsic Motivation
desire to perform a behavior due to
promised rewards or threats of
punishment
Rewards Affect
Motivation
Mom: “I’ll give you Rs. 500 for every A.’’
Controlling reward
Child: “As long as she pays,
I’ll study.’’
Extrinsic motivation
Mom: “Your grades were great!
Let’s celebrate by going out
for dinner.’’
Informative reward
Child: “I love doing well.’’
Intrinsic motivation
What students
teacher..
may
 He lacks enthusiasm.
 He is insecure.
 He doesn’t accept
responsibility.
 He lacks people skills.
 He is unwilling to guide.
 He doesn’t inspire us to
perform.
 He doesn’t appreciate good
work.
 He doesn’t discuss new
strategies or ideas with us.
 His communication is negative
& de-motivating.
dislike
about
Some ways
 Think of them as
individuals.
 Try and maximize eye
contact.
 Meet them face to face.
 Listen.
 Talk straight.
 Give clear instructions.
 Accept only after
weighing the pros & cons.
 Don’t put on airs.
 Assign Classroom Jobs
 Set an example.
 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 visual
material
 Provide praise and reward
for all
Give the right touch.
 Keep channels open.
 Why argue? Understand.
 To err is human.
 Listen to complaints.
 Don’t shout. Explain.
 Never hold out threats.
 Blow your top, but constructively.
 Soften the blow.
 Allow them to let off steam.
 Don’t accuse. Investigate.
Motivation
“A great man is one who can make
a small man feel great, and
perform great.”