1. Internal drive that encourages somebody to pursue a course of action, is a strong desire to achieve a...
1.1. Goal
1.1.1. Something we wish to achieve
1.1.1.1. Short-term goals
1.1.1.1.1. Something we can achieve in a near future, often steppingstones on the way of achieving long-term goals
1.1.1.2. Long-term goals
1.1.1.2.1. Something you want to achieve in the future, with a previous plan
2. What kind?
2.1. Extrinsic motivation
2.1.1. What happen outside the classroom
2.1.1.1. Integrative
2.1.1.1.1. Need to be attracted by the culture of the target language culture (TLC)
2.1.1.2. Instrumental
2.1.1.2.1. Attitude of the student to the language
2.1.1.2.2. The influence of parents / techers / peers
2.1.1.2.3. Previous experiences
2.2. Intrinsic motivation
2.2.1. what happen inside the classroom
2.2.1.1. Physical conditions
2.2.1.1.1. The classroom must be as pleasant as possible
2.2.1.2. Method
2.2.1.2.1. To find the best way to teach and catch their attention
2.2.1.3. The teacher
2.2.1.3.1. He / She should be approachable, patient, etc
2.2.1.3.2. He / She must make his classes interesting
2.2.1.4. Success
2.2.1.4.1. The teacher must set goals which the students would be able to achieve
3. How?
3.1. Motivational differences
3.1.1. The different ways of motivating a group of students, depending on the level and age
3.1.1.1. Children
3.1.1.1.1. Primary school kids
3.1.1.1.2. Curious
3.1.1.1.3. Short attention span
3.1.1.1.4. Concret thinking
3.1.1.1.5. Look for teachers' approval
3.1.1.1.6. They acquire unconsciously
3.1.1.1.7. Understand the whole message, not in detail
3.1.1.2. Teenagers
3.1.1.2.1. Secondary school teens
3.1.1.2.2. Less curious
3.1.1.2.3. A bit longer attention span
3.1.1.2.4. Gradually more abstract thinking
3.1.1.2.5. They don't need teachers approval, only peers approval
3.1.1.3. Adults
3.1.1.3.1. Begginers / Intermediate / Advanced students
3.1.1.3.2. Longest attention span
3.1.1.3.3. Abstract thinking
3.1.1.3.4. Clear goals, easily frustrated, intrinsic attention
3.1.1.3.5. Don't need teachers approval, but they need to trust
3.1.1.3.6. Need the patterns, not the whole message