What is Motivation ?
Motivation is the driving force which causes us to achieve goals. Motivation may be rooted to minimize physical pain and maximize pleasure.
Types of Motivation
Intrinsic Extrinsic Positive Negative
Overview
Each Student is different and requires a different motivation. What works for one student may or may not work for the rest of our class. Finding what motivates each student will help increase student achievement. Here are some teaching ideas for how to motivate students:
Expectations:
Teachers should set reasonable objectives for every lesson that allow their students to progress in the classroom. Expect students to achieve the objectives, and they will. Motivate students by showing them that they can be successful in the classroom. Teachers can differentiate instruction to meet the students' needs by adjusting the corresponding class work to the appropriate levels.
Success:
Class work can be modified in a variety of ways: shortened assignments, extra response time, or enrichment activities.
Relevance:
Show students how what they are learning
matters in real life. This is one of the most effective motivation techniques, especially for older students, as it gives them meaning and purpose for their hard work. Guide students to discuss the new material, and allow students to draw on their own experiences to learn and understand the new material.
Engaging Questions:
Lead in with questions that will get the students talking. Encourage students to discuss the topic by bringing what they know about the topic to the classroom discussion. Clarify any questions that arise by encouraging the students to talk to each other first and expand on their pre-existing knowledge.
Staff Motivation
Motivating, Satisfying, and Leading Employees. Get their inputs:
Round tables at staff meatings. Surveys as they needed. Department meetings as regular, weekly or monthly basis.
Job satisfaction