Title: 12 Ways to Motivate your Students - Teacher´s Corner
Headings: 12 Ways to Motivate your Students
12 Ways to Motivate your Students
Be enthusiastic about your subject
Create a pleasant, relaxed and enjoyable environment
Use achievable and relevant materials
Have high but attainable expectations for your students
Help students set achievable goals for themselves
Vary teaching methods
Make students active participants in learning
Give students a sense of control and responsibility
Work from students’ strengths and interests
Be caring and supportive
Strengthen students’ self-confidence
Be specific when giving negative feedback
Natassa Manitsa

Content: Motivation is a key factor in students’ success at every stage of their education, and teachers play a pivotal role in providing and encouraging it. Of course, that is much easier said than done, as all students are motivated differently and it takes time and a lot of effort to learn to get a classroom full of students enthusiastic about learning, working hard, and pushing themselves to excel. For that reason, providing motivation is a skill that all teachers must develop. Here are some practical ways for teachers to practice that skill and motivate their students: Be enthusiastic about your subject
A teacher’s enthusiasm is a crucial factor in student motivation. If students see that their teacher is happy to be in the classroom and excited about teaching them, they will learn by example. Therefore, share your enthusiasm and passion for your subject. Enthusiasm and passion are contagious. Your positive energy leads to the students becoming more motivated as a positive attitude is a must for a successful learning atmosphere. When you are excited about teaching, they will be much more excited about learning.