TEACHING PROCEDURES THAT STIMULATE
STUDENT MOTIVATION TO LEARN
Teacher actions that students report stimulate their motivation
to learn:
Enthusiasm
- Was
enthusiastic.
- Seemed to enjoy teaching.
- Seemed
enthusiastic about the subject matter.
Speaking Style
- Made presentations which were not dry and dull.
- Spoke with expressiveness and variety in tone of voice.
- Used humor in a way I appreciated.
Communicating
Content and Purpose
- Explained course material clearly, and explanations were to
the point.
- Summarized material in a manner that aided retention.
- Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject.
- Made it clear how each topic fit into the course.
- Clearly stated the objectives of the course.
Flexibility
- Changed approaches to meet new situations.
Emphasis on Helping Students Learn
- Made it clear that he/she wanted to help students learn.
Student descriptions of their actions as a result of instructor
motivation:
Increased Learning
- Learned quickly.
- Remembered material.
- Succeeded in reaching course goals.
- Got a better grade.
- Began to apply learning.
Extended Efforts
- Studied harder.
- Worked more efficiently.
- Paid more attention to quality.
- Did the work assigned.
- Came to class.
- Took better notes.
Worked beyond Requirement
- Outside readings.
- Searched for applications
- of learning.
- Became involved in
- related projects.
- Did an additional paper.
Improved Attitude
- Developed interest in subject.
- Gained appreciation for content.
- Wanted to learn the material.