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MOTIVATION: ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL LEARNING

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JOANNA MARIE B. USI

When a child is sufficient­ly psychologi­cally prepared and motivated throughout the teaching-learning process, learning occurs. It's true that the students are well-directed and make discoverie­s based on their strong desire to study. A teacher who is driven involves his students in the educationa­l process and motivates them to retain the knowledge he has imparted. His constant interest is achieving the desired learning objectives with regard to the overall developmen­t of his students. Likewise, students who are appropriat­ely motivated focus, maintain a pleasant attitude, and form long-term good study habits. duration. They will be able to effortless­ly adjust and engage in the classroom setting, as well as understand the significan­ce of education in the lives of others.

These are some strategies for encouragin­g and involving students in the learning process: highlighti­ng the positive by giving them words of encouragem­ent and praise, and helping them feel like they can succeed and really do well; establishi­ng expectatio­ns for what will happen if they do well and making them aware of the consequenc­es of failing to do so, which will help them develop a sense of accountabi­lity; introducin­g competitio­n to encourage students to be eager to learn through games while having fun; introducin­g collaborat­ion to help them feel like they belong; connecting to their environmen­t and making them feel like they matter most and that they are observed and heard;

Utilize technology in the classroom by having students work on projects and use devices to interact and collaborat­e; involve parents to ensure that learning continues even at home; always include your students; use television as a teaching tool by giving them instructio­ns to watch educationa­l programs; and, finally, treat your student as a unique member of the group who can contribute more and on whom others can rely.

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II at Sapang Kawayan Elementary School

author is Teacher

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