Learning can sometimes seem like a difficult task, especially for orphans and children without parental care living in boarding schools. The main reason is a lack of motivation. How can you get it back? How can you increase your motivation to study? Fortunately, there are various ways and tips that can motivate children to study. To increase motivation to study, the project: “Inclusive and Advanced Education for Vulnerable Children and Youth”, financed by the Government of Switzerland, organized a series of practical training courses consisting of 16 lessons. This training course covered 30 children from target boarding schools.
Psychologists call motivation a complex psychophysiological process that affects a person’s ability to achieve goals and satisfy their needs. In simpler terms, motivation is an emotional and mental readiness to do something, despite the difficulties along the way.
This course was developed specifically for boarding school students, taking into account their unique conditions and needs. The goal of the course is to help schoolchildren develop internal motivation, define their goals, learn to overcome difficulties and improve their academic performance and overall well-being.
Target audience: Middle and high school students living in a boarding school.
Course duration: 16 lessons of 90 minutes.
Format: A combination of interactive lectures, group discussions, individual exercises, practical assignments and role-playing games.
Topics of the training course:
Lesson 1: Understanding motivation (Lesson 2)
- What is motivation? Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
- Why motivation is important for success in school and life.
- Motivation destroyers: fear of failure, low self-esteem.
- Finding your internal sources of motivation: interests, values, dreams.
Lesson 2: Setting goals (Lesson 2)
- The importance of setting goals for achieving success.
- The principles of SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound.
- Short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals.
- How to formulate your goals correctly.
Lesson 3: Developing self-confidence (lesson 2)
- What is self-esteem and self-confidence.
- The impact of self-esteem on motivation and achievement.
- How to recognize and overcome negative thoughts about yourself.
- Developing positive self-talk.
Lesson 4: Time Management (lesson 2)
- The importance of effective time management to achieve goals.
- How to prioritize and avoid distractions.
- Developing self-discipline.
Lesson 5: Overcoming difficulties and failures (lesson 2)
- Failures as part of the learning and growth process.
- How to learn from failures.
- Finding support and help in difficult situations.
- Developing a positive attitude to difficulties.
Lesson 6: Maintaining motivation on a long-term basis (lesson 2)
- The importance of celebrating small victories.
- Finding inspiration and support from others.
- Creating a supportive environment in the boarding school.
- Regularly reviewing your goals and adjusting your plans.
Lesson 7: Motivation and interpersonal relationships (lesson 2)
- The influence of the environment on motivation.
- How to support each other’s motivation in the boarding school team.
- Developing communication and cooperation skills.
- How to effectively ask for and give help.
- Resolving conflicts and maintaining a positive atmosphere.
Lesson 8: My action plan (lesson 2)
- Summarizing the course.
- Developing an individual action plan to maintain and develop motivation.
- Defining specific steps and deadlines for achieving goals.
The training course included:
- creating a trusting atmosphere in the classroom.
- taking into account the specifics of life in the boarding school when discussing examples and situations.
- educators and psychologists of the boarding schools were involved in conducting individual classes.
- meetings with successful graduates of the boarding school were organized to share experiences and get inspired.
- initiatives of students in organizing motivational events in the boarding school were encouraged.
This training course was able to become a valuable tool for increasing the motivation of the boarding school students, helping them to realize their potential and achieve progress in their studies. The first results showed that the students’ academic performance increased, as evidenced by the opinion of the teachers. The students began to make plans for the future. It is important to note that motivation is a dynamic process that requires constant support and attention.
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