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HOW TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS

WHEN THE CONTENT IS NOTHING

NEW FOR THEM

03 de febrero de 2013 Monserrat Agulo Alejandro 1


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one - in- ten students come to college

saying they want to participate. What

can I do for making them all take partin class?


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Why do students feel discouraged?

1.- They do not understand anything you say.

2.- They are always being corrected when they try to saysomething in English.

3.- you are using material you like or you find easy to use.

4.- the class development and the material are verypredictable.

5.- Instructions given are not clear and they have no time limitfor doing an activity.

6.- you do not take into consideration all of the things done bythe student during the course. Use various grading criteria.

7.- they have just seen or studied these topics too many timesbefore.


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What should I do for keeping my

students participating?

1.-Speak more slowly and precisely; low the

level as necessary. You are not paid to show your

students how much English you know, but for

teaching them the language. Put pictures up of

what you are learning in the classroom to give

ESL students a visual reference. Even if they do

not understand what you are saying at aparticular moment, their eyes may wander to a

poster and learn something from it.


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2.- Avoid over correcting. If you are an ESL teacher,

correct students on work related to the lesson as much as

possible. Students can feel discouraged and that they arenot progressing if you correct every grammatical or

pronunciation mistake they make in speaking and writing.

Give the learner the opportunity to think and express hisown ideas, do not put them in a rush by saying what you

infer their answer would be.


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3.- Even the objective of the course and the well

programme design is necessary, you must focus onyour students needs. I know you will argue they areall different and I agree with you. However, there

are certain things they would have in common and

could make them feel attracted to the same; suchas: their age, social status, traditions,

Do not forget we learn things easily when we wantand enjoy at doing that.


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4.- Do not make your english classroom a boring place

where ideas are repeated, otherwise; it should be anenvironment of innovation and creation. Come and do

the something different every single class!! Vary

dynamics, didactic material and activities.

Teaching materials are very important. Most students aredissatisfied with some course books and activities. It isessential that you choose activities which are truly

communicative and meet the needs of your students. Use

the element of surprise in your lessons to keep studentsalert.


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5.- When you ask students to engage in activities,make sure the task and your purposes for it are

clear. Let students know how long to spend on itand what you will expect them to do after the

activity is finished.Timing students provide you many advantages.First, You will optimize the lesson time, students will

not have the opportunity to fall asleep or chat, they

will not have enough time for thinking in themother language.


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6.- .- Take into consideration all of the thingsyour pupils did during the course. Use various

grading criteria.

Students may feel disappointed if you are notobjective when grading him. Set grading criteria

since the very beginning.


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Reduce the distance between instructor and

student. Move around the room while

teaching. Consider asking students to leave

every third row empty so you can walk up and

down to interact during group work.

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