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Originally Posted by prkuehn
I feel that the average Thai places a very high value on the family, money, and status. It seems that they will do almost anything for these three. Do you think there is some way I can play on these three values to motivate my students? I would be very interested to know how most of you are motivating your students, especially the government school Mathayom students.
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I teach at a private school and at a guess they are no better than kids in government schools. The kids are from middle class families, with parents who seem to spending a lot of time working or social networking. I think you are right about Thai values although many families do value education.
I have just come from a class much like you describe. The lesson was all prepared and planned but they just didn't want to know. However there are good classes in my school as well. A theory expert would say I have to make my lesssons relevant, and sure language is a problem...but I think it comes down to basci lack of motivation...and on Monday I will have a couple of motivated classes to cheer me up.