Motivating TeenagersA Challenge or a Game?

Three Elements of Motivation

Bill Gates: What they don't teach you in school

• Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it! • Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is

tough, wait till you get a boss. • Rule 6 : If you mess up, it's not your

parents' fault , so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.

Rule 9 : Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.

Rule 10 : Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

Intrinsic Motivation

Teenagers aren’t motivated by the same external

rewards as younger children. The best motivation comes

from inside.

Intrinsic Motivation

Kids need to recognize their own potential in

order to succeed

Extrinsic motivation

• It is much more likely that our teenage students will be extrinsically motivated, meaning that their motivation comes from external sources such as wanting to pass an exam or please their parents. The good news for teachers of teenagers is that there are many things we can do in the classroom to increase the levels of extrinsic motivation.

• Pay Attention.

• Communicate

• Teachers want your child to succeed as much as you do

• Don't Make Excuses

• Teachers should set the example for their students. No double standards

• Recognize Achievements

• For teens who struggle in school, even the slightest improvement is an achievement.

• Never Give Up

• Set realistic goals and never stop helping your students attain them.

How To Motivate ESL Students

• Use as many references to pop culture as you can

How To Motivate ESL Students

• Give them a little friendly competition

• Cater to their skills and exploit their talents

How To Motivate ESL Students

• Use pen pals to motivate writing

How To Motivate ESL Students

• Make reading age appropriate

How To Motivate ESL Students

• Play songs to improve listening comprehension

How To Motivate ESL Students

• Have video lessons

How To Motivate ESL Students

• Integrate technology into the classroom

How To Motivate ESL Students

• Play games

How To Motivate ESL Students

• Use realia in the classroom

How To Motivate ESL Students