The Function of Motivation in the Process of Teaching Learning Activity

22 1. Getting the students‟ attention In the beginning of teaching lear ning activity getting students‟ attention is very important. When all the students have attention to the te acher‟s explanation, the classroom will be more conducive. In addition, get ting students‟ attention is to make contact with students and channel their thought so they can work in the classroom. The keys to get students ‟ attention such as ask the class to perform some activity which helps them to recognize themselves, recognize each other, recognize environment and ask the class to perform some activity which helps them to improve the environment. 2. Inclusion- helping each student to feel that he or she is a part of the classroom group. In this part the teacher‟s role is help the students to overcome their sense of isolation so that they have a sense of acceptance and belongingness in the classroom. It made the students feel comfortable in the classroom. The teacher can conduct informal thing which helps students to overcome their isolation such as using students‟ name, greeting, giving special attention, laughter. 3. Open communication-developing clear communication between the teacher and the students Developing clear communication between teacher and students are expected in the process of teaching learning activity. The open communication between teacher and students can hinder misunderstanding and prevent discipline problems. To begin open communication with the students, the teacher can share personal information or experience about him or herself. 23 4. Support- Building Trust and Support for Risk Taking Among Students In this part, the teacher‟s role is building the students‟ confidence and convenience that their efforts will be supported by others. It will help the students to build a supportive climate for learning. The activities that the teacher can do such as asking the students to get know someone better, providing games, asking the students to perform. The teacher gives support and guidance to the students for what they will do. 5. Responsibilities-defining responsibilities, establishing rules, and clarifying procedures for the conduct of the group In this way, the teacher helps the students to accept the responsibilities and follow the rules. Building responsibility in the classroom is necessary since it allows the class to function effectively. The activity that the teacher can conduct is class meeting. In this activity the teacher and the students meet and talk about the rules that unworkable. The students have willingness to study and get motivation to learn in the class by establishing positive learning climate. In creating positive learning climate, it needs support from the teacher and the students. The teacher conducted the condition of the class as comfort as possible.