Igniting Inspiration: The art of motivating students

IGNITING INSPIRATION: The art of motivating teens and adults in the classroom

Martina Monreal Carnicero March 2024

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

IGNITING INSPIRATION: The art of motivating teens and adults in the classroom

Martina Monreal Carnicero March 2024

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Can you guess the secret word?

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THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

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Can you guess the secret word?

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THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

is derived from the Latin word movere (to move)

Can you guess the secret word?

M O T I V A T E

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

How can we motivate our students?

is derived from the Latin word movere (to move)

Can you guess the secret word?

M O T I V A T E

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Welcome MISTAKES. They are proof that your students are triyng.

Be honest, be real. Your OPENNESS will boost your students' willingness to share.

Master TIMING. Have breaks. Control the pace of the lesson. Adapt it to your students' needs.

Become an INSPIRATION for your students. You are a guide in their journey. Give useful advice.

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Welcome MISTAKES. They are proof that your students are triyng.

Be honest, be real. Your OPENNESS will boost your students' willingness to share.

Master TIMING. Have breaks. Control the pace of the lesson. Adapt it to your students' needs.

Become an INSPIRATION for your students. You are a guide in their journey. Give useful advice.

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Welcome MISTAKES. They are proof that your students are trying.

Be honest, be real. Your OPENNESS will boost your students' willingness to share.

Master TIMING. Have breaks. Control the pace of the lesson. Adapt it to your students' needs.

Become an INSPIRATION for your students. You are a guide in their journey. Give useful advice.

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Welcome MISTAKES. They are proof that your students are trying.

Be honest, be real. Your OPENNESS will boost your students' willingness to share.

Master TIMING. Have breaks. Control the pace of the lesson. Adapt it to your students' needs.

Become an INSPIRATION for your students. You are a guide in their journey. Give useful advice.

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Welcome MISTAKES. They are proof that your students are trying.

Be honest, be real. Your OPENNESS will boost your students' willingness to share.

Master TIMING. Have breaks. Control the pace of the lesson. Adapt it to your students' needs.

Become an INSPIRATION for your students. You are a guide in their journey. Give useful advice.

María, 56 years oldA2 student

"When I speak, my mind is in white*. I am too old to learn a new language. I always make the same mistakes. I understand only 50% of this text."

"I'm here because my parents want. Grammar is too difficult. I never remember the irregular verbs. And the exercises are boring. Can we play a game? What time is it?"

Alex, 15 years old B1 student

SITUATION 2

SITUATION 1

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Welcome MISTAKES. They are proof that your students are trying.

Be honest, be real. Your OPENNESS will boost your students' willingness to share.

Master TIMING. Have breaks. Control the pace of the lesson. Adapt it to your students' needs.

Become an INSPIRATION for your students. You are a guide in their journey. Give useful advice.

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Keep changing your methods. Keep trying new ideas. VARIETY will keep your students awake.

Your ATTITUDE influences your students' attitude. Stay optimistic. Perservere.

Your students success is yours as well. Lessons shouldn't include work, but TEAMWORK.

Love what you do. Try harder. Your ENTHUSIASM and passion is contagious. Really.

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Keep changing your methods. Keep trying new ideas. VARIETY will keep your students awake.

Your ATTITUDE influences your students' attitude. Stay optimistic. Perservere.

Your students success is yours as well. Lessons shouldn't include work, but TEAMWORK.

Love what you do. Try harder. Your ENTHUSIASM and passion is contagious. Really.

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Keep changing your methods. Keep trying new ideas. VARIETY will keep your students awake.

Your ATTITUDE influences your students' attitude. Stay optimistic. Perservere.

Your students success is yours as well. Lessons shouldn't include work, but TEAMWORK.

Love what you do. Try harder. Your ENTHUSIASM and passion is contagious. Really.

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Keep changing your methods. Keep trying new ideas. VARIETY will keep your students awake.

Your ATTITUDE influences your students' attitude. Stay optimistic. Perservere.

Your students success is yours as well. Lessons shouldn't include work, but TEAMWORK.

Love what you do. Try harder. Your ENTHUSIASM and passion is contagious. Really.

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Keep changing your methods. Keep trying new ideas. VARIETY will keep your students awake.

Your ATTITUDE influences your students' attitude. Stay optimistic. Perservere.

Your students success is yours as well. Lessons shouldn't include work, but TEAMWORK.

Love what you do. Try harder. Your ENTHUSIASM and passion is contagious. Really.

Alberto, 35 years oldB2 student

"Today I had 4 meetings. I am a bit tired... Sorry I can't speak very well. My brain is not working... And it's only Tuesday... "

"Another essay? Really? I have lots of exams this week, I need to study. I can't do it."

Carla, 13 years old B2 student

SITUATION 4

SITUATION 3

THE 8 KEYS OF STUDENT MOTIVATION

Keep changing your methods. Keep trying new ideas. VARIETY will keep your students awake.

Your ATTITUDE influences your students' attitude. Stay optimistic. Perservere.

Your students success is yours as well. Lessons shouldn't include work, but TEAMWORK.

Love what you do. Try harder. Your ENTHUSIASM and passion is contagious. Really.

Motivation equation

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Crotty, J. M. (2021, December 10). Motivation matters: 40% of high school students chronically disengaged from school. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmarshallcrotty/2013/03/13/motivation-matters-40-of-high-school-students-chronically-disengaged-from-school/?sh=73df889b6594
• Dörnyei, Z. (2009, June 12). Motivation in second and Foreign Language Learning: Language Teaching. Cambridge Core. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/language-teaching/article/abs/motivation-in-second-and-foreign-language-learning/CF6301F6C401F2CB511529925B298004
• Masgoret, A. –M., & Gardner, R. C. (2003). Attitudes, motivation, and Second language learning: A meta–analysis of studies conducted by Gardner and Associates. Language Learning, 53(1), 123–163. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9922.00212

• Mirza, S. B. (1970, January 1). Role of motivation in English language learning: A real challenge. The Creative launcher. https://www.redalyc.org/journal/7038/703873550033/html/
• Neta, M., & Haas, I. J. (1970, January 1). Movere: Characterizing the role of emotion and motivation in shaping human behavior. Research Nebraska. https://experts.nebraska.edu/en/publications/movere-characterizing-the-role-of-emotion-and-motivation-in-shapi
• Prinata, L. (2014, April 22). Motivation in second and Foreign Language Learning. Language teaching. https://www.academia.edu/1333438/Motivation_in_second_and_foreign_language_learning
• Sparvell, M. (2021, March 18). Council post: The motivation formula: Five Keys to promoting focus, attention and action. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2021/03/18/the-motivation-formula-five-keys-to-promoting-focus-attention-and-action/?sh=444363f57e10

MISTAKES OPENNESS TIMING INSPIRATION VARIETY ATTITUDE TEAMWORK ENTHUSIASM

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