Mark FullmerEastern Visayas State University
United States Peace Corps
16 Ways to Motivate our Students
In 5 Minutes Flat.
1. Be in the circle
2. Use a “student assistant”
3. Assign a “Class Photographer”
4. Know students’ names. And know them.
5. Pick names from a hat.
6. Make learning a game.
7.Reward Students
8. Choose assignments about Filipinos, about youth.
9. Even better, let students choose the assignments.
10. Give everyone a task
11. Make students teach
12. Challenge Students
Too Easy
Too Hard
Medium
Spheres of Competence
Just right
13. Make grades a learning opportunity
14. Tell students what they’ve done right.
15. Set the example
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mohandas K. Gandhi
16. Smile, smile, smile!