But to meet these goals, I had to learn to motivate my students, and in motivating them, I had to show my students the importance and relevance of the English language to their lives. These students need to be motivated just as much as other students. Their success rates may not be as high, and their potential may not be as readily attainable, but these students need a teacher to motivate their learning just as much as any other student in the classroom. I cannot stress enough that little successes in the classroom are the milestones for a student's future success. We teachers must acknowledge that slightly disabled students have the potential to learn.
Motivation is certainly a key to their successful learning experiences.
Positive Motivation One of the most important motivational tools for the teacher is a consistent positive attitude in the classroom. Teachers must be role models for the students, and they must believe there is a way to motivate every student to want to learn. Some students may seem hopeless, but teachers will never win the motivational battle if they feel that defeat is inevitable. Every child, every problem, and every situation can be improved. This principle is taught in Scripture.