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Motivating Students Series
Students’ motivation to learn is as varied as the number of students. Some are highly motivated and self-directed while others expect their instructors to inspire them. There is no magic wand to wave over the class to challenge and stimulate learning. There are, however, a number of factors to consider that tend to motivate students. They include interest in the subject matter, perception of its usefulness, general desire to achieve, self-confidence and self-esteem, and patience and persistence. Some students may also need the approval of others or challenges to overcome to get motivated. (Specific strategies to aid students toward becoming self-motivated independent learners will be covered in subsequent articles.) —Submitted by Employee Development (08.20.08)

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