You want people to learn. But, do they want to learn? How can you help motivate them to learn? The Bible teachers’ role isn’t so much to motivate students but rather to unlock the motivation within them. You need the right keys to do so.
Keys to Motivating People to Learn
- Attentiveness – You pay attention to their needs.
- Activity – You structure so they are involved in the learning process.
- Affirmation – You let them know how much your value them and that you are there for them.
- Affiliation – You focus on the relational aspect of learning both with you and with the class as a group.
- Assimilation – You help them see how truth and life intersect.
- Accomplishment – You encourage them to do something with what they learn.
Students of all ages will do better when the learning process includes all of the above. But, each of these keys is particularly critical to unlocking motivation at a certain stage of life. Incorporate these means of motivation into all age levels while particularly focusing in on the one most relevant to their developmental stage.
Upcoming posts will look at the key most relevant to these age levels: preschool, grade school, teens, young adults, middle aged adults, senior age adults
Also Check Out This Training Resource: Help! My students don’t want to be here! They don’t want to learn! Worksheet
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