How wonderful would it be if all students could be satisfied simply with the reward gaining knowledge? These students are often a pleasure to teach. They are engaged in discussion in class and offer thoughtful responses on tests and assignments. They are students who are intrinsically motivated-they learn for the sake of learning and a greater understanding of the lesson is the reward.

 

Being able to motivate your class can lead to an improvement in attitude, as well as learned fondness for the material itself.

 

In younger grades, physical motivators work well-candy, money or toys may be made available for students who do well.

 

On a less tangible level, teachers can motivate by rewarding learner participation through well-timed “positives” – not praise, perse, but encouraging words to lead the students to continue participation and improvement, There are number of ways doing this.

By: Analyn C. Custodio | Teacher I | Abucay North Elementary School | Abucay, Bataan