Principles for motivating people in general

Principles for motivating people in general

Basic principles of motivation exist that are applicable to learning in any situation.

  1. The environment can be used to focus the student’s attention on what needs to be learned.Teachers who create warm and accepting yet business-like atmospheres will promote persistent effort and favorable attitudes toward learning. This strategy will be successful in children and in adults. Interesting visual aids, such as booklets, posters, or practice equipment, motivate learners by capturing their attention and curiosity.