The workshop will discuss the use of motivational psychology and principles of
motivation in relation to public speaking courses. Student motivation is an
essential aspect of participation and can be classified according Henry Murray’s
Theory of Needs. The use of motivational psychology combined with elements
of humanism to encourage and motivate students can be an effective tool for
decreasing signs of nervousness and improving overall speaker quality.
Description
International KOTESOL 2007 Conference, Korea. October 27-28, 2007
