MOTIVATION IN THE

CLASSROOM SETTING AS A

FUNDAMENTAL PART IN THE

SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING

By:

CLAUDIA PATRICIA CORTÉS

RODRÍGUEZ

Motivation is concerned

with the factors that

stimulate or inhibit the

desire to engage in

behavior.

students work longer, harder and with

more vigor and intensity when they

are motivated than they are not.

WHAT IS MOTIVATION?

Set a personal example with

your own behavior

Create a pleasant, relaxed

atmosphere Develop a

good

relationship

with the learner

Increase the learner’s

linguistic self-confidence

Make the discussion interesting Promote

learner

autonomy

•Increase the learner’s goal-orientedness

•Familiarize learner with the target language culture

•Focus on both fluency and accuracy.

•Provide intrinsically-motivating, positive feedback.

•Encourage use of authentic language, both input and

output.

•Provide appropriate feedback and do not over-

correct.

•Give the student opportunities to initiate

communication

AMONG OTHERS…

*A teacher must go beyond the materials and processes

typically used to stimulate and understand the underlying

elements involved in the

motivation to learn.

*An effective teacher have to help their

students feel motivated to learn and

to achieve.

*Classroom climate is essential

in the learning process.