Motivating Students in Class
Language Latte: A Podcast for World Language Teachers
English - March 03, 2019 16:28 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsCourses Education esl english german mandarin education french languages linguistics spanish teachers Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode we are discussing motivating the students in our classrooms. As language teachers, we know that if students aren’t interested in the language we’re teaching, their progress will be stagnant, and their attitudes will affect the entire mood of the class. Motivation is at least as important as aptitude in acquisition.
Today, I examine a theory of motivation, and how we can apply them in education settings. Science- and experienced teachers- tell us what works to get kids motivated and inspired in class. Then I talk to Australian teacher Simone Baluch, who shares tips and activities she uses to get her learners excited, curious, and attentive in class.