Before you can understand how to motivate your students in
your classroom, look back on your educational experiences and think about a
time you felt motivated. Why did you feel motivated? Was there a certain
teacher that inspired you to learn? And if so, what were some of their
characteristics? And also think about someone who has succeeded academically,
but might have been faced with a difficulty during their journey, how do you
think they stayed motivated?
I know throughout my educational
history many times I have felt motivated to learn. One specific time was when I
was studying a foreign language. The reason I think I was so motivated was
because the language and the idea of being able to speak another language was
all new to me. I found the class very interesting and somewhat challenging,
which I think made me work harder at it. I also had many terrific teachers
throughout my education, some teachers made the class fun and interesting for
the students to get excited about the subject. While other teachers just let
their kind and caring personality come through in the classroom. The teachers
that inspired me the most were the ones who helped me, showed compassion
towards me and even tried to get to know me. Some teachers held high
standards for the class or there were high standards for a specific club I
wanted to get into, so I was motivated to learn because I had a purpose.
I do know a couple of people who have succeeded
academically. I know that in order for them to stay motivated they had to keep
thinking about their future and what they wanted out of life. For some they
wanted a better life than their parents and they wanted to receive the higher
education, others wanted a certain job. For a couple their motivation was more
just for themselves, like for example graduating with honors.
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