Driving Key for Effective Learning: Motivation

In this article the importance of motivation for effective learning and teaching is discussed. The topic is approached from the perspectives of teacher’s activities in the classroom. Teachers should know the strategies and principles of motivation, their application according to the readiness level...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sevilay Şahin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gaziantep University 2007-06-01
Series:Gaziantep University Journal of Social Sciences
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Online Access:http://dergipark.gov.tr/jss/issue/24259/257146?publisher=gantep
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Summary:In this article the importance of motivation for effective learning and teaching is discussed. The topic is approached from the perspectives of teacher’s activities in the classroom. Teachers should know the strategies and principles of motivation, their application according to the readiness level of students by giving frequent, early, positive feedback that supports a student’s belief that they can do well, or by helping students find personal meaning and value in the material. Furthermore, teachers should know the properties for creating the best motivating environment for students
ISSN:2149-5459