Motivation is a key factor in successful learning. A less able student who is highly motivated can achieve greater success than the more intelligent student who is not well motivated taken from Reece & Walker 4th edition 2002)
Once on a course then student's enthusiasm must be kept. Varity within the teaching methods used keeps students interested, motivation high and ensures that all students get involved with the learning process (taken from Forsyth and Mcmillian, 1991 displayed in an article by Barbara Gross) Our task as a tutor is to ensure that students motivation is kept high to help us achieve this we must be aware of the concepts related to motivation.
Interest
Students with an interest in a subject will may more attention and will study harder, we must keep the interest and the motivation.
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