如何激发英语学习中的差生(1)(4)
2016-04-13 01:06
导读：2.3 The role of motivation Generally speaking, without study motivation there will be no learning activities. It is well-known that study motivation is one of the keys to the success in the study. A s
2.3 The role of motivation
Generally speaking, without study motivation there will be no learning activities. It is well-known that study motivation is one of the keys to the success in the study. A student with strong learning motivation will be active in the study, as proved in many experiments. The study motivation is an internal strength that impels the students to carry on the learning activities. And the function of motivation in the student learning activities mainly is represented in the following three aspects:
Firstly, study motivation determines study direction. It takes the study goals as the starting point, and aims to impel the student to work hard for achieving the certain goals. Therefore, the study motivation requests the student to understand why they study and what direction they head for. Only when a student has been clear about the study goal and the direction could he carry on the learning activity and get good results.
In the second place, study motivation determines study process. Whether the student's study motivation is strong or weak directly affects the stability and the durability of learning process. The student with strong motivation will show the strong will and the earnest study attitude in the study process. According to American psychologist J·W·Atkinson's research of learning motivation in 1980, the time needed in finishing a study assignment is closely related to the motivation involved in it.
Besides, many researches also testify that the difference, whether or not a student will study perseveringly，mainly lies in motivation. The student with strong motivation will study assiduously and perseveringly until eventually accomplish the assignment.
Last but not least, study motivation influences the study effect. Another American psychologist H·J·Wa1berg, after a study on the relation between motivation and academic record, said that the stronger study motivation a student has, the better academic record will he or she get. The direct proportion reaches 98%.
中国大学排名 In fact, all students are motivated. The question is: What are they motivated to do? Students may vary in ability, in experience and in reaction to learning, but their quality of performance will depend on how much they are motivated to perform. Researchers have no trouble spotting poor students, the kids who are lack of motivation in study, spending their time watching the clock and waiting to end. In fact, these students are highly visible, and their numbers are disconcerting. The educator’s job is to discover, and simulate their motivations to learn, and to engage them in activities that lead to learning.
3. The means of motivating poor learners
3.1 The role of the teachers
Firstly, let's look at a report of students’ view of good teachers. What good qualities does a teacher need to help in providing intrinsic motivation?
A study done by Denis Girard (1997) suggests certain conclusion:
“1) The teacher must show great patience;
2) The teacher must show sympathy for his students;
