1、How to motivate children to succeed如何激励孩子向成功进发作为家长,鼓励孩子学习和激发求知欲对他们的成长非常重要。但哪种激励方式更好?本文介绍几种激发孩子学习兴趣的方式。Children are naturallycurious,inquisitivebeings, but getting them to study something they arent interested in can be a difficulttask. Teachers and parents often find themselvesresortingtorewards in
2、the form of stars, promises of high grades and wonderful careers, or threats of punishment. But what if rewards and threats arent the answer?Natural curiosity is sometimes referred to as intrinsicmotivation. Studies have found that children who see learning as fun and important are better at it. And
3、 its easy to understand why its difficult to study something we arent engaged with, and if were passionate about theinfoweredigesting, it feels morefulfilling.Extrinsicmotivation, things like rewards and punishment, does have its uses too.Praiseand stimulation based on achieving good grades or fear
4、ofreprisalhas been acknowledged to motivate older students. However, it seems that at an early age, it doesnt have as much effect. So, if its the case that natural curiosity is motivation for better learning, how can we stimulate that interest?According to some experts, the key is to allow somedegre
5、eofautonomyand freedom. Let the child see their learning as theirfree will. If you want to teach a child to read, let them choose which book they use. Whether its a graphic novel, TV guide or classic literature the aim of stimulating theirappetitefor reading is still met. Likewise, build a relations
6、hip with them as learners listen to their negative feelings. Explain why an activity is valuable, even if it isnt exactly fun.So it seems that the key to motivating children, especially the young ones, might come from stimulating that intrinsic motivation. Maybe its time tounleashthem from the reign
7、s of threats and rewards, and give them a bit more choice of how they learn.词汇表curious 好奇的inquisitive 好问的,求知欲强的task 任务resort to 采用,诉诸于intrinsic 内在的,固有的info 信息digest 吸收,理解(信息)fulfilling 让人感到满足、有意义的extrinsic 外部的,外在的praise 表扬,赞美reprisal 报复,惩罚degree 程度autonomy 自主free will 自愿appetite 欲望,渴求unleash 释放,解除束缚
8、测验与练习1.阅读课文并回答问题。1. What is sometimes referred to as intrinsic motivation?2. True or False?Its easy to study things we arent interested in.3. What type of students can benefit from praise and talks of good grades?4. If you want to teach reading, what should the child read?5. Why should you listen to
9、 a childs negative feelings about learning?2.选择意思恰当的单词或词组来完成下列句子。1. Dont _ to offers of sweets that doesnt motivate her at all!resort curious appetite praise2. Im just trying to _ what youve just told me.appetite digest autonomy degree3. You need to _ all of that potential. Have you tried meditating
10、?praise appetite unleash resort 4. If you give someone _, they can choose what they learn.digest degree curious autonomy5. Thank you for the _, but it wasnt necessary.praise curious resort unleash答案1.阅读课文并回答问题。1. What is sometimes referred to as intrinsic motivation?Natural curiosity is sometimes re
11、ferred to as intrinsic motivation.2. True or False?Its easy to study things we arent interested in.False. It is difficult to study things we arent interested in or engaged with.3. What type of students can benefit from praise and talks of good grades?Usually, this type of extrinsic motivation is mor
12、e beneficial to older students.4. If you want to teach reading, what should the child read?Anything that the child finds interesting be it a graphic novel, TV guide or classic literature.5. Why should you listen to a childs negative feelings about learning?You should listen to their negative feeling
13、s to build a relationship with them as learners. Explain why an activity is valuable, even if it isnt exactly fun.2.选择意思恰当的单词或词组来完成下列句子。1. Dontresortto offers of sweets that doesnt motivate her at all!2. Im just trying todigestwhat youve just told me.3. You need tounleashall of that potential. Have you tried meditating?4. If you give someoneautonomy, they can choose what they learn.5. Thank you for thepraise, but it wasnt necessary.2