3 Ways To Motivate Employees
Business English
Intermediate
In this ESL business lesson, strategies for motivating employees will be studied, exploring key models such as Maslow's hierarchy, Herzberg's two-factor theory, and intrinsic/extrinsic motivators, showing how to improve motivation, workplace satisfaction and productivity.
Pre-Lesson Work.
Instructions:
Download and send the pre-lesson work to your students for class preparation.
Famous Quotes.
Activity Instructions
Discuss the meaning of, and give your thoughts on each quote. Then say how they relate to the lesson's topic and your own life.
Activity Aim
Introduce the topic through an engaging exercise.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Questions.
Activity Instructions
Discuss the following lead-in questions as a class.
Activity Aim
Introduce the topic through engaging lead-in questions.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Video.
Activity Instructions
Watch the video before or during the class.
Activity Aim
Explore three tips on how to motivate employees in the workplace through an awesome video.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Herzberg's Two-Factor Model.
Activity Instructions
Choose the correct answer to each video-based comprehension question based on Herzberg's two-factor model..
Activity Aim
Ensure students understand the information presented in the video about Herzberg's two-factor model.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Activity Instructions
Decide if the following statements, based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs, are true or false.
Activity Aim
Ensure students understand the information presented in the video about Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Extrinsic or Intrinsic Motivation.
Activity Instructions
Classify the following motivators as either intrinsic or extrinsic, based on the third model of human motivation.
Activity Aim
Ensure student's understand the third model of human motivation presented in the video.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Video Quotes.
Activity Instructions
Complete the quotes by choosing the correct words.
Activity Aim
Improve reading and comprehension skills, and expand vocabulary.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Discussion.
Activity Instructions
Discuss the following questions as a class.
Activity Aim
Learn through speaking and making errors. Have fun!
Activity Time
25 minutes.
Debate.
Activity Instructions
State if you agree or disagree with each statement, explaining why. Use the language from the pre-lesson work PDF.
Activity Aim
Improve speaking skills, critical thinking, and persuasive communication.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Case Studies.
Activity Instructions
Read about each person who is lacking motivation at work. As a manager, what would you do to motivate them?
Activity Aim
Enable students to reinforce their understanding by using the words and insights gained during the lesson through a practical exercise.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Vocabulary Game.
Activity Instructions
Can you identify the things commonly found in offices in the pictures?
Activity Aim
Finish the lesson with a fun game, and allows students to learn and revise key words.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Homework.
Instructions:
Download the homework PDF and send to the student.
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