Yes, I think motivation is so important. It is hard to accomplish with students who are busy with their appearance and their texting and such...so I think it is one of the challenges, but if you are enthusiastic and show that you care to have them learn it they come around. Orcourse there is always a few clowns in the class, but if you can humor them along---great, if not they can take up class time. I like to involve them in discussions, so that they break the ice with me and with eachother...and usually the offering of day to… >>>
