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µ¼¶Á Acknowledgements Introduction: What this book is about and how it can be used Is there such a thing as 'motivation'? About the content of this book How to use this book 1 Background knowledge 1.1 Different approaches to understanding motivation 1.2 Motivating people 1.3 Motivational strategies 2 Creating the basic motivational conditions 2.1 Appropriate teacher behaviours 2.2 A pleasant and supportive atmosphere in the classroom 2.3 A cohesive learner group with appropriate group norms 3 Generating initial motivation 3.1 Enhancing the learners' language-related values and attitudes 3.2 Increasing the learners'expectancy of success 3.3 Increasing the learners'goal-orientedness 3.4 Making the teaching materials relevant for the learners 3.5 Creating realistic learner beliefs 4 Maintaining and protecting motivation 4.1 Making learning stimulating and enjoyable 4.2 Presenting tasks in a motivating way 4.3 Setting specific learner goals 4.4 Protecting the learners' self-esteem and increasing their self-confidence 4.5 Allowing learners to maintain a positive social image 4.6 Promoting cooperation among the learners 4.7 Creating learner autonomy 4.8 Promoting self-motivating learner strategies 5 Rounding off the learning experience: Encouraging positive self-evaluation 5.1 Promoting motivational attributions 5.2 Providing motivational feedback 5.3 Increasing learner satisfaction 5.4 Offering rewards and grades in a motivating manner Conclusion: Towards a motivation-sensitive teaching practice The 'good enough motivator' A stepwise approach Please consider sharing your experiences References Index