Here we are, now motivate us: Strategies for generating student motivation

A presentation/workshop by Andy Boon (Toyo Gakuen University) Abstract:

This presentation will provide an overview of Dörnyei's motivational teaching practice model (2001), describe its practical application in the L2 classroom, and explore strategies for generating, maintaining and protecting student motivation. The audience will be invited to share their own experiences of and suggestions for stimulating student spirit Fashion show: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Let’s take a look at the latest student fashions. First, we have ________. He / She’s wearing________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Very nice! Thank you, ________. Next up is _____________. He / She’s wearing______________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Great color combination! Thank you, ________. Next, here’s ___________. He / She’s wearing______________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Very stylish! Thank you, ________. Finally, we have ___________. He / She’s wearing____________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ An excellent choice of clothes! Thank you, ________. That is the end of our student fashion show.

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