<P> There are various mechanisms by which teacher enthusiasm may facilitate higher levels of intrinsic motivation . Teacher enthusiasm may contribute to a classroom atmosphere of energy and enthusiasm which feeds student interest and excitement in learning the subject matter . Enthusiastic teachers may also lead to students becoming more self - determined in their own learning process . The concept of mere exposure indicates that the teacher's enthusiasm may contribute to the student's expectations about intrinsic motivation in the context of learning . Also, enthusiasm may act as a "motivational embellishment", increasing a student's interest by the variety, novelty, and surprise of the enthusiastic teacher's presentation of the material . Finally, the concept of emotional contagion, may also apply; students may become more intrinsically motivated by catching onto the enthusiasm and energy of the teacher . </P> <P> Research shows that student motivation and attitudes towards school are closely linked to student - teacher relationships . Enthusiastic teachers are particularly good at creating beneficial relations with their students . Their ability to create effective learning environments that foster student achievement depends on the kind of relationship they build with their students . Useful teacher - to - student interactions are crucial in linking academic success with personal achievement . Here, personal success is a student's internal goal of improving himself, whereas academic success includes the goals he receives from his superior . A teacher must guide her student in aligning her personal goals with her academic goals . Students who receive this positive influence show stronger self - confidence and greater personal and academic success than those without these teacher interactions . </P> <P> Students are likely to build stronger relations with teachers who are friendly and supportive and will show more interest in courses taught by these teachers . Teachers that spend more time interacting and working directly with students are perceived as supportive and effective teachers . Effective teachers have been shown to invite student participation and decision making, allow humor into their classroom, and demonstrate a willingness to play . </P> <P> In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional qualifications or credentials from a university or college . These professional qualifications may include the study of pedagogy, the science of teaching . Teachers, like other professionals, may have to, or choose to, continue their education after they qualify, a process known as continuing professional development . </P>

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