“The keys to successful language teaching and learning. Motivation and

motivating activities.” based on the British Council materials.

By the end of this workshop you'll be able to:

outline factors which affect language learning and motivation

describe factors which motivate learners

design activities to increase learners’ motivation.

What qualities should a good teacher have?

Skills? Attitude? Knowledge?

Motivating Factors

Correct Answers

• Motivated by enjoying the learning process• Motivated due to an innate self- confidence• Motivated by setting a goal• Motivated by encouragement from others• Motivated by an interest in the culture associated with

the language• Motivated by the uselfulness of English to achieving a

goal• Is independently (or autonomously) motivated• Motivated by a topic which was personalized.

Motivating Teenagers. Ways to improve motivation:

1. Journals –Empathy

2. Using photos - Authenticity

3. Music - Acceptance

Are you still looking for the ways of motivating your learners? Just ask them!

Two truths and a lie activity

Stop - the - bus activity

Find someone who…

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/motivating-teenagers

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/stop-bus

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/find-someone-who-activity

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Prepared by Svitlana Ostapova, Kamianets-Podilskyi Educational Complex # 9 named after A.M. Troian, comprising the Specialized Secondary School of I-III Levels with Intensive Language English Learning and School of Arts.

March 16,2016

Good luck!