When I was in college, I experienced a personal loss. This affected my language learning. I feel I was unable to accept something that was entirely new at that moment. I acquired more vocabulary, but I fossilized at a conversational level.
Motivation involves a variety of factors, including physical (e.g., fatigue, illness, injury, disability, delayed motor skills, etc.) and emotional. I think you can determine why a student is unmotivated and work to create an environment where they feel motivated. Motivation comes from within, but you can help create a positive, risk-free environment. You can tap into student interest, and student interest is an intrinsic motivator.
No comments:
Post a Comment