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MOTIVATION
Sardiman (2007)
Not all actions are motivated by motives. The act done consciously
does have a motive and that is action. The deeds done
unconsciously, have no motive. Thus, an action is an act that is
conscious of the goal, meaning that the action is based on a clear
purpose.
Several things that can foster
motivation in teaching and
learning activities in schools
Giving a number
The number referred to
is a symbol or value of
the results of students'
learning activities.
Reward
Rewards can keep
students motivated to
get good grades
Rival or competition
Competition can
improve student
learning achievement.
Give a test
Know the results
The test can be used
By knowing the
as a motivational
results of learning,
tool. Students will be
will encourage
keen to learn if they
students to study
know there will be a
hard
test.
Punishment
Praise Punishment is a
Praise is a form of negative
positive reinforcement reinforcement, but if
as well as good done correctly and
motivation. wisely it will be a
good and effective
motivational tool.
Recognized goals
The formulation of goals
that are recognized and
accepted by students is an
important motivational tool. A desire to learn
The desire to learn means
that there is an element of
Ego-involvement intent, there is an intention
Growing student awareness to learn.
so that they feel the
importance of the
assignment and accepting it
Interest
Big interest influence on
learning activities
CHARACTERISTIC OF
LEARNING MOIVATION
CHECK I OUT
1. Diligently carrying out the task
Diligently carrying out the task means that the individual can work continuously
in the allotted time and never stops until the task is competed learners can be
said to be characters facing the task properly and correctly and can find
information which is accurate for solving problems in learning.
2. Resilient to face difficulties
Resilient to face difficulties means that can not giving up easily and being
hopeless and not asking too much as big and difficult whatever problems faced by
students if he has a dominant nat ure then he will not despair.
3, Showing interest in various problems
Showing interest in various problem as social creatures of students certainly
have their own way to show their interest in various problem in a variety of ways
done by these student shows that the teacher must have a complex attitude in
dealing with his problems, especially problems in teaching in learning activities
and handling the students.
4, Prefer to work alone
Prefer to work alone independent students are very necessary to realize learning
achievement if students already haven’t felt happy to work alone. It will give a
good influence on the surrounding environment this attitude illustrate
independence and illustrate the extent to which abilities from learners.