of action or motion, whether it is physical or mental. 1 In the music room during rehearsals , the director cannot do the dance alone; he or she must persuade students to become partners and help fill the dance floor, when more people participate, there is more enjoyment, and more learning.
Creating successful social citizens requires that teachers foster the develop-ment of students' potential and help them cultivate their personal qualities. A teacher must be a resource for the nurturing of independence and resiliency. This IS not only a huge responsibility, but also an extraordinary opportunity to have a positive impact and long-lasting influence. Although curriculum and methods, new technology, and challenging students are constant priorities for teachers, the capability to inspire and motivate pupils must take precedence for instructors in their classrooms. Without the ability to create motivation, teachers would be ineffective. "Both purpose and direction are essential to convey concepts to students, but without motivation, purpose and direction cannot be effective. Teachers' motivation provides students with the drive and the will to accomplish the tasks teachers give them," says Alberta Teaching Association president Frank Bruseker. 2 Having the latest technology the best musical instruments, the brightest and best-equipped classroom, and the most recent musical compositions will mean nothing without the inspiration of a skilled teacher or coach.
In studies of motivation, three cat-egories of research are evident: rein-forcement theories, content theories, and process theories. 3 The concept in education has evolved in accordance with these three schools of thought.