"This volume gives an overview of the theory of motivation and applies it to practical skills and strategies, providing new insights into the field of motivational studies and its implications for second-language pedagogy.

The first book to take a practical approach to teaching motivation strategies.

Can help teachers motivate their students.

Accessible and easy to read." (Publisher's Website)

CONTENTS:

Introduction: What this book is about and how it can be used
Is there such a thing as 'motivation'? About the content of the book How to use this book

1. Background knowledge
1.1. Different approaches to understanding motivation
1.2. Motivating people
1.3. Motivational strategies

2. Creating the basic motivational conditions
2.1. Appropriate teacher behaviours
2.2. A pleasant and supportive atmosphere in the classroom
2.3. A cohesive learner group with appropriate group norms

3. Generating initial motivation
3.1. Enhancing the learners' language-related values and attitudes
3.2. Increasing the learners' expectancy of success
3.3. Increasing the learners' goal-orientedness
3.4. Making the teaching materials relevant for the learners
3.5. Creating realistic learner beliefs

4. Maintaining and protecting motivation
4.1. Making learning stimulating and enjoyable
4.2. Presenting tasks in a motivating way
4.3. Setting specific learner goals
4.4. Protecting the learners' self-esteem and increasing their self-confidence
4.5. Allowing learners to maintain a positive social image
4.6. Promoting cooperation among the learners
4.7. Creating learner autonomy
4.8. Promoting self-motivating learner strategies

5. Rounding off the learning experience: Encouraging positive self-evaluation
5.1. Promoting motivational attributions
5.2. Providing motivational feedback
5.3. Increasing learner satisfaction
5.4. Offering rewards and grades in a motivating manner

Conclusion: Towards a motivation-sensitive teaching practice

The 'good enough motivator'

A stepwise approach

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