1.1  Motivation

Motivation provides the driving force for students to tackle the difficulties and challenges that are associated with their learning, particularly when students have many other demands on their time – in this case their work as HEWs, but also for many, family and other commitments. Your students will be motivated if they have a clear vision of their personal goal. Motivation is also influenced by students’ self-perception and by belief in their own learning ability. Your students will feel motivated if they understand that their learning is important for themselves as an individual, for future qualifications and for providing better quality delivery of health services in their community. They also need clear deadlines for task completion and regular timely feedback on their progress.