THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN LEARNERS’ MOTIVATION
This article emphasizes that while motivation can stem from internal desires or external rewards, teachers play a fundamental role in shaping and sustaining students’ motivation. Key strategies include building positive teacher-student relationships, providing autonomy, promoting relevance and competence, and offering constructive feedback. The text highlights how student-centered teaching methods, real-life connections, and goal-setting improve motivation and learning outcomes. Additionally, it underscores the importance of trust, encouragement, and intrinsic motivation over reliance on external rewards. Research findings support that teacher support directly impacts students’ academic performance and emotional well-being.