How I will motivate students

How do you motivate students?

I will motivate students by creating lesson plans that are educational, creative and fun. I will involve students with the learning process by integrating a mixture of various theories into my lesson plans. Some of the teaching strategies will include group and paired activities so they can learn from each other. I will show examples of artwork and have demonstrations of the lesson being taught which will give students a better understanding of what they are learning. I will designate time to devote to students individual needs. Being clear with objectives and instructions will allow students to be creative and free with their art projects.

I will compliment those students who are doing exceptional work and I will inspire those students who are struggling. I will use positive reinforcement to all students that learning is a process and everyone can succeed. I will incorporate other subjects into art projects so that learning can be achieved simultaneously. In doing this students will have a connectivity of disciplines. For example, there are many art projects in which I would incorporate science, history and language arts.

            I will include students’ interests by allowing them to suggest their own ideas for art projects that they would like to work on. I would also have some of the more advanced students act as monitors or helpers in the classroom. I will modify lesson plans for special needs students so that everyone can learn and advance. I myself will use all of my teaching and art skills that will give students a clear understanding that art as a subject can be enjoyable and educational. I plan to encourage all students to work to their best potential and do the best that they can.