The importance of motivating students

It's important for tutors to motivate their students so they are encouraged to complete their best work. Students who feel encouraged by their tutors are more likely to give difficult questions ago, as they don't feel their tutor will judge them if they make a mistake. Students who are motivated are also more likely to complete their school and tutoring homework, as they like learning a new skill and want to feel a sense of accomplishment when they achieve that skill. The more they practice a skill, the easier they will find it. This sense of ease and familiarity can also help motivate them. Students can find it hard to complete homework or questions during a session, when they find the concept unfamiliar or confusing. It's important for tutors to help students feel confident in building their skills and navigating unfamiliar concepts. When students have a plan on how they can achieve their goal, which can be achieving their homework, they are more motivated to complete it, as they don't want to let themselves down. By using positive self talk, it encourages students to also create a positive self talk, which can help motivate themselves. Negative self talk needs to shift to positive self talk. Negative self talk, can be "I can't do this", "I'm not smart enough", "I'll never get this", "I'm stupid", "What's the point of even trying". By shifting a students mindset can help them stay encouraged and motivated like "I can do this", "Let's keep going", "I believe in myself", "It's starting to make sense", "I've done it".

Motivation and encouragement are crucial skills, students need to learn and develop, as it can help them to stay focused and achieve their goals. Tutors can motivate students to build their self confidence and can teach them the importance of positive self talk, which can also help students stay motivated.