Not all kids are equally motivated. Students vary tremendously in their motivation, even at an early age. Here is a baker's dozen of motivational strategies that can re-ignite the motivational flame.
Via Beth Dichter, Lynnette Van Dyke
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Rob Hatfield, M.Ed.'s curator insight,
December 9, 2015 6:20 AM
This is developed by the Teach Thought staff for your 21st Century teaching and learning environment.
Mark William's curator insight,
October 24, 2015 3:30 AM
Find out how to build a classroom culture which supports blended learning.
Jocelyn Stoller's curator insight,
August 6, 2015 4:16 AM
We must be intentional about the spaces we create and HOLD!
Mark E. Deschaine, PhD's curator insight,
August 3, 2015 1:16 PM
Wonderfully written post about grading. It tinkers with engagement, motivation and many other things we know matter. Time to rethink this issue! |
Fiona Leigh's curator insight,
September 24, 2017 9:59 PM
A little disruption never did anyone any harm
Ivon Prefontaine, PhD's curator insight,
September 26, 2017 2:44 PM
It is not the classroom that is engaged. It is the people, teachers and students, gathered together. John Dewey contended a good teacher created an inviting space to have conversations about what is being learned. Think of curriculum as a complicated and fluid conversation and not a set of fixed outcomes.
Dean J. Fusto's curator insight,
March 29, 2016 8:29 PM
Great report with much data to chew upon. Only 50% of our kids would call themselves ENGAGED IN SCHOOL!
Lynnette Van Dyke's curator insight,
March 29, 2016 9:17 PM
Great report with much data to chew upon. Only 50% of our kids would call themselves ENGAGED IN SCHOOL!
Mark E. Deschaine, PhD's curator insight,
August 3, 2015 1:15 PM
Observing students and looking for these things will let you know what they are engaged in.......
Mark E. Deschaine, PhD's curator insight,
August 3, 2015 1:16 PM
Where are we going? How am I doing? Where to next? Vital questions kids should be able to answer. Feedback tells them how they are doing. It also keeps them engaged.
Mark E. Deschaine, PhD's curator insight,
August 3, 2015 1:16 PM
Strengths based is the way to go.........building a tribe in your classroom starts with your relationship.
'We always talk about “managing” people or students, but you manage “stuff”, not humans. Instead of trying to “fix” a behaviour, it is important to tap in and try to unleash what people already have. ' |
How often do you struggle with a student, trying to motivate them to be engaged? The author of this post states "I pirate much of my thinking about motivation, kids’ achievement and success in life from my work with young, elite soccer players." He goes on to say that motivation that is found with young soccer players is also found with students in the classroom, that it "makes a real difference." He also provides a short historical background before sharing 13 motivational techniques, with explanations that explain why some techniques do not work for some children.
Kids vary re: academic motivation. I also think they vary over time. Don't give up !