Motivating students can be challenging to say the least – especially those older students that seem to be going through their apathetic stage. However, with the right tips, even your most challenging students will be willing to get up and participate.
5 Strategies to Motivate Your Students:
- From day one make sure you walk into the classroom looking like you want to be there. There is nothing worse than a dour looking teacher.
- Show that you care. Students respond well to teachers that appear to really want to connect with their students, and that care about their wellbeing. Remember students respond best to teachers that are approachable and not seen solely as authority figures.
- Create relative lessons so that students can understand why learning English is important in the real world. Show them the places they can go, things they can do, and the opportunities that will open to them and you’ll have them hooked.
- Allow lots of opportunities to participate. No one likes having stand at the front of the room while a teacher talks at you for hours on end. Allow them to get up and engage in the material. Create funny songs or movements that will help them better understand the material and get moving.
- Offer rewards. Although some people might not agree with giving out rewards, people young and old certainly become more motivated when there is a prize at the end of the tunnel. Whether you choose to hand out pencils, stickers or simply free time, most students will work harder and participate more if they know that they’ll be recognized for their achievements.
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