James,
Sometimes when they are worn down going to school they need to be reminded of how far they have come in their learning. Your comment about helping them see they are moving closer to their goals is a good one because when they are reminded they can get ramped back up and finish the course with vigor.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Relevancy towards their future is a big motivation. Obtaining training that they will use.
Constructive reinforcement of their progress and activities through the course. Keep them interested in the subject and allow them to interact more for the skills they wish to gain.
Students can be motivated by an enthusiastic and engaging instructor. They also find motivation when there is context and value provided for the relevance of the course material and the importance of the material in helping them attain their goals.
@gmeers :When a student feels invested in the worlk they will do more in class. Students want to feel that what they are doing in class is usefull in/to their chosen field of study.
