An enthusiastic and active teacher motivates me. If I have a teacher who simply gives an assignment or a project just to keep me busy that night or review something we’ve gone over already I am extremely unmotivated. If they don’t care…why should I care? Teachers who explain what this assignment will help me with in the real world and seem to enjoy teaching are much more pleasant to learn from. When I have a teacher who is excited and is motivated to help me learn, I am motivated to learn. Motivation is a two-way street.
Anna, Sophomore, Cheney High School
It’s all about passion. Kids taught me that I I worked hard, they would work hard. If I was enthusiastic, they would be enthusiastic. If I tried my best , so would they. It’s all about passion.