MOTIVATION Motivation is a key factor in successful learning. A less able student who is highly motivated can achieve greater success than the more intelligent student who is not well motivated taken from Reece & Walker 4th edition 2002) Once on a course then student's enthusiasm must be kept. Varity within the teaching methods used keeps students interested, motivation high and ensures that all students get involved with the learning process (taken from Forsyth and Mcmillian, 1991 …showed first 75 words of 1552 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1552 total…students individual learning plans, outcomes etc. When discussing ideas or problems with a whole group I always encourage all students to participate. CONCLUSION Within my teaching I believe that I use a combination of all the theories that I have discussed. I use some theories subconsciously as it is just a part of the teaching process. I need to read and explore the subject of teaching theories more to use them to their full advantage