Teachers who do a good job of motivation also convey the impression that they believe what they are teaching is of momentous importance. They communicate this belief nonverbally by preparing well and by showing excitement for the material. (A particularly effective way to kill student interest in a text is to explain that you found it tedious, technical, and hard to follow.) Teachers can communicate their love for the subject by telling students how much they enjoy it or how it affects their lives.
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