7. Encourage Healthy Debate and Discussion in the Classroom

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7. Encourage Healthy Debate and Discussion in the Classroom: 
Classroom debate and discussion is important for learning in all disciplines 
because it helps students process information rather than simply receiving it. The 
goal of classroom debate and discussion is to get students to practice thinking 
about the course material and get different perspectives on the topic. 
8. Encourage Healthy Competition among Students: 
Creating healthy competition in the classroom is a great way to motivate and 
encourage students to try harder.Competition within the classroom can be a 
positive thing if it is used in a pedagogical manner 
that serves the predetermined goals. Encourage students to create a healthy 
competitive spirit so that they can participate and compete for the best, but do not 
pressurize them into winning. 
9. Use Reward Systems to Motivate Students: 
Rewarding is one of the most important means of motivating students, it does 
not require a huge budget from you, a beautiful pen or a small box of chocolate 
may suffice, words of praise may be more effective at times. 
10. Integrate Technology into the Classroom: 
Technology is rapidly developing to enter all areas of life, making it more 
rapid, efficient and practical. And school education is not an exception to these 
areas, but technology is commonly used in the teaching and learning process that is 
transforming the world of education. 

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Conclusion
Motivation plays a crucial role in a teacher’s pedagogy. As a pre-service 
teacher it is important to think about the ways students can be intrinsically 
motivated in the classroom. Teachers can empower and move their students 
through providing a supportive, quality learning environment, where learning is 
achievable and supported by both teachers and students. Intrinsic motivation 
involves teachers providing choice, enabling students to set goals and investigate 
their interests and curiosities. Through the implementation of Rich Tasks, students 
are able to connect to the content and engage in learning. Teachers are role models 
for students; a teacher who exhibits their own passion and enthusiasm for learning 
will transfer these attributes to the classroom, developing intrinsic students. 
Motivating students into learning for the desire of learning can open up a world of 
possibilities. Intrinsic motivation is a fundamental element in students’ learning, 
with teachers having the influence to implement learning experiences that allow 
students to see knowledge as worthwhile and take ownership over their learning.2 

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