“Motivation is seen as a pre-requisite of and a necessary element for student engagement in learning” (Saeed & Zyngier, 2012, p. 252), hence teachers have to identify and use motivational strategies to engage students in learning; because motivation and engagement is viewed as important elements that will enhance the learning outcomes of all students (Schlechty, 2001; Woolfolk & Margetts, 2007, as cited in Saeed & Zyngier, 2012). Even though it might have been a struggle to motivate middle school students in the learning process, it is important to understand that “motivation can positively influence study strategy, academic performance, adjustment and well-being in students’ domain of education” (Kusurkar, Cate, Vos, Westers, & Croiset, 2012, p. 58); when students know that they have teachers will go the extra mile to ensure a successful learning encounter, they will get out their comfort zone become more interested in the learning
“Motivation is seen as a pre-requisite of and a necessary element for student engagement in learning” (Saeed & Zyngier, 2012, p. 252), hence teachers have to identify and use motivational strategies to engage students in learning; because motivation and engagement is viewed as important elements that will enhance the learning outcomes of all students (Schlechty, 2001; Woolfolk & Margetts, 2007, as cited in Saeed & Zyngier, 2012). Even though it might have been a struggle to motivate middle school students in the learning process, it is important to understand that “motivation can positively influence study strategy, academic performance, adjustment and well-being in students’ domain of education” (Kusurkar, Cate, Vos, Westers, & Croiset, 2012, p. 58); when students know that they have teachers will go the extra mile to ensure a successful learning encounter, they will get out their comfort zone become more interested in the learning