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TeachingEnglish: Motivating learners

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Welcome to 'TeachingEnglish: Motivating learners'

How will the course help you?

Get learners actively involved in your lessons with effective, engaging learning activities they want to do.

What does the course include?

Motivating learners is a free self-study training course, which is divided into three hour modules. It also includes:

  • A dedicated Facebook community of course participants with up-to-date insight, resources and innovative ideas for you to try out.
  • Engaging discussions taking place in the Facebook community
  • Live events with your course tutor and language teaching experts.
  • A free workbook with extra learning content and resources.

What will you learn?

Module 1: Understanding learner motivation

This module explores intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and helps you evaluate the importance of micro motivation, and the impact of biological drives on your learners' motivation. 

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

- define what's meant by motivation in a learning context
- identify and illustrate elements of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- describe how to minimise negative effects biological drives may have on learner motivation.

Module 2: Understanding motivation in the classroom

This module aims to help you create a motivational classroom environment. It covers classroom strategies to create a motivational atmosphere and the role of feedback in motivation.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

- define what's meant by motivation in a learning context
- evaluate how to create a motivational classroom environment
- identify strategies to improve motivation in the classroom.

Module 3: Engaging with motivational activities

This module aims to help you choose energising and motivational activities for your learners, and to find strategies to minimise common problems of motivation, including 'gamification'.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

- identify and solve motivational issues and problems and suggest solutions
- evaluate the concept of personalised or distant activities and decide which is best for your learners
- analyse whether activities generate personalised or distant output
- create motivational games for use in your classrooms.

When is the course?

Enrolment for 'TeachingEnglish: Motivating learners' is now closed. Sign up to the free newsletter to keep up to date on when our courses open.

How much does the course cost?

The course is free.

How can you get a certificate?

You will receive a certificate if you successfully complete all self-study modules.

What level of English do I need?

Minimum CEFR B1

What can I do now?

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Comments

Submitted by Tinara on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 08:49

Good afternoon!
I am sorry I couldn't complete the course "Motivating learners" on time, because I got sick. I have finished modules 1 and 2, but haven't done the last module 3. Is there any opportunities to finish it and get a certificate?
Looking forward to your reply.
Tinara.

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 12:25

Hi Tinara

Sorry you weren't able to complete the course on time. Unfortunately it is not possible to reopen the course after the deadline has passed. We hope to run the course again in the future.  You can sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date on all our latest courses and events here: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/subscribe-our-newsletter

Thanks

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by MoniRed on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 00:13

I´ve already received the notification and congratulations for finishing the Motivating course. Unfortunately , I cannot find "My rewards section" where to download the certificate. Could you help me please?

Hi

You need to log on to the course platform as usual (through MY PORTFOLIO) and then click on the "My awards" tab which you will find at the top of the screen. If you are having problems, you can use the orange "help" button on the courses page.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by farah irshad on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 04:17

Yes I followed, given all steps but faild to enrol.I just don't find any enrolment button .

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 07:34

Hi Farah

You need to be logged into your TeachingEnglish account - if you don't have an account you need to set one up (Step 1 under "How do I sign up for this course?"). Once you have logged in, if you click on Step 2 you will see a drop down menu with the enrol button. 

Please write to us at Teachingenglish@britishcouncil.org.uk if you are still having problems.

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by BurakBilecen on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:15

Hello,
I cannot enroll in this course. It says "Enrolment ends on 3rd July" but I still cannot enroll. I hope someone helps :)

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 07:23

Hi BurakBilecen

Have you followed the two steps under "How do I sign up for this course?" above on this page?

Can you let us know the problem you are having? If you have created an account on TeachingEnglish and are logged in you should be able to just click under step 2 (Enroll on the course) and sign up.

Please let us know if you are still having problems.

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Hi abutareq

Are you logged into your TeachingEnglish account? If so, can you see the "MY PORTFOLIO" tab? Can you click on that and then "my courses" - this should take you to the courses platform. If you find that you are taken back to your profile page, you need to log out of your account and then log back in again. This should resolve your issue. Please send us a message at teachingenglish@britishcouncil.org if you are still having problems.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Natty_Natty on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 17:55

Since a few hours today, I can't access "My courses". When I click on it, it says "the connection is not private" with a warning sign. Could you fix that, please?

Hi Natty_Natty

Apologies for this - there is a technical issue with the site which we are working to resolve as soon as possible. Thanks for letting us know, and sorry for the inconvenience.

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Aminat Baruwa-Ashafa on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 12:50

I forgot my Password and all efforts to reset it proved abortive. I can only access my account via a one time access. I'm being asked to enter current password when that is exactly what I'm havig issues with.

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Thu, 04/27/2023 - 13:30

Hi

In order to change your password, you need to make sure you are using the same e-mail address that you used to sign up for your TeachingEnglish account. That is where the link to reset your password will go. It's a good idea to also check the spam folder. 

If you are still having problems, please write to us at TeachingEnglish@britishcouncil.org

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Yangyl on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 07:09

Hello, I really appriciate that you offer us the chance to learn free course,but I can't find any place to enroll, where is step 3? Is that because of the website or the browser? I have downloaded google chrome, but I still cannot see "enroll". Thank you.

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 08:35

Hi Yangyl,

If you have set up an account and are logged in, then you need to click on this link to go to the course website: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes

Here you will see all of the courses that are currently available, and each one has an "Enrol in activity" button, which you just need to click. If when you click the link above you are taken back to your profile page, you need to follow the troubleshooting steps - basically log out of your account, clear your cache, and then log back in again. This time when you click on the link it will take you to the courses website.

Hope this helps,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Kerlly Pérez on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 01:06

I just finished the course Motivating learners, but I didn't obtain mine, I checked ''My awards'' section but nothing happened

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 08:33

Hi Kerlly

Can you use the orange "Help" button on the bottom right of the screen to report this to the courses team? They should be able to resolve this issue.

Thanks,

Cath
TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Kerlly Pérez on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 19:50

There's no any orange help button, I need to get my certificate

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Thu, 04/27/2023 - 13:28

Hi Kerlly

You need to be logged in to your TeachingEnglish account and then to access the courses website  here: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes 

Once you are on the courses webpage the orange "help" button is on the bottom right of the screen.

Let us know if you are still having problems.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Hi Shabina

You need to follow the steps 1-4 above to enrol on this course.

If you have set up your account and logged in, you should be able to access the courses website here: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes The course appears under "Explore all courses" tab - you then just need to click to enrol. 
Let us know if you are still having problems.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by viviana paz on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 13:42

How do I get enrolled for this course? There is no button. Thank you.

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Mon, 04/24/2023 - 09:51

Hi Viviana

You need to follow the steps 1-4 above to enrol on this course.

If you have set up your account and logged in, you should be able to access the courses website here: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes The course appears under "Explore all courses" tab - you then just need to click to enrol. 
Let us know if you are still having problems.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Hi Liliya11

If you have set up your account and logged in, you should be able to access the courses website here: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes The course appears under "Explore all courses" tab - you then just need to click to enrol. 
Let us know if you are still having problems.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Wed, 04/26/2023 - 08:26

Hi Markusvashira

If you have set up your account and logged in, you should be able to access the courses website here: https://open.teachingenglish.org.uk/Home/ExploreProgrammes The course appears under "Explore all courses" tab - you then just need to click to enrol. 
Let us know if you are still having problems.

Thanks,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Olena Boika on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 06:36

I have an account and previously I do not have a problem with enrollment in the other courses. But this course DOES NOT HAVE A BUTTON ENROL! I wait for ti the start date of 11 April but even now it is no button to enrol from my account.

Hi Olena

I've just checked the courses website and if you go to "Explore all courses" you will find this course there. The "Enrol in this activity" button is working fine. Can you try again please? Let us know if you are still having problems.

Thanks,
Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Hi Chem-muhammad hosni

Our courses are aimed at English language teachers, but of course you might find some of the strategies and techniques useful in your chemistry teaching. The course is self-access and free to join. You can register using the instructions (Step 1-4) above. If you need any further help, let us know.

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Submitted by Rebeca22 on Fri, 04/07/2023 - 11:48

I cannot register. It's always the same, I have an account and I don't find a button where I can click on to register and access the course, I only find the instructions and they're useless

Submitted by Paul Braddock on Fri, 04/07/2023 - 17:31

Hi Rebeca22

We are sorry you are having problems accessing your training. I can see that you have accessed our training courses. If you are having problems, can you log out of your account and then log back in again. In the top menu you should then see MY PORTFOLIO > My Courses.

Click or tap on 'My courses' to go to the training courses you have enrolled in.  

Thanks

Paul (TeachingEnglish team)

Submitted by yvasylchenko on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 06:10

Unfortunately,our students are lack of motivation in learning languages or studying.I'd like to get more knowledge how to motivate them to learn English.

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 07:40

Hi yvasylchenko

This course sounds like it might be for you! You can sign up following the steps above.

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

Hi Christy

To register for the course, you need to follow the instructions (steps 1-4) above.

Hope you find the course useful,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

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