In almost every educational environment, there are some students who need an extra level of motivation. Regardless of the cause of the student’s lack of motivation, an educator can choose to approach the situation with a proactive approach and creative solutions. Educators with such approach can be inspiring and stimulating to the overall environment in a classroom.

Implement a reward system to encourage students to perform at higher level. Small candies, gum or even stickers can be an external means to provide students with internal motivation.

Listen to and care about your students- especially with students who lack motivation. Teachers who show interest in how the student is doing can help to encourage dedication in his academics.

Explain why the topic of study is valuable to the student. Many students may not understand how a subject or assignment will benefit them. Inform students of the various ways a subject will impact their lives in the near future.

Show enthusiasm for the topic at hand. If the educator does not show excitement for a topic or assignment, the student ill likely follow suit.

Teach in an inductive way. Show the student the problem and let them work through it rather than showing the solution and then the problem. This can aid students’ motivation and interest in a subject. It can also help in encouraging student participation or teamwork.

Compliment the students in their improvements, however small. It positively reinforces the students’ self-worth and efforts.

Use varied teaching methods, these can break monotony in their daily classroom experiences and can intense their interest in learning.

Experiment on the different hands- on activities incorporated to the audio- visual instructions which can stimulate their creativities, and enhance their imaginations.

It is indeed in the hands of the teacher lies the success of  students’ performance through  proper and careful choice of motivating factors.  

By: Teodora S. Sulangi | T-III | Nagbalayong High School