Does Remembering What motivates us help?
Sometimes when I think about motivating students, I try to recall and reflect upon what has motivated me the most. I know that there is a lot out there on the kind and amount of praise that is most effective.
What has motivated you?
Martha Moore
Different things motivate different people. Some money, material possessions, prestige, etc. Depending alot on where one is in life. Keeping that focus will help move them in the direction they need to go.
Martha I find that the thing that motivated me to work hard are not the same things for the younger students however I have found that simply making an effort to openly notice and commend quality work seams to work well for all ages don't you agree.
Martha,
We all respond to different forms of feedback and motivational techniques. The key is finding those techniques for each student. It is so rewarding when a student catches fire and really progresses as a result of motivators that you were able to provide him/her. Good point, thanks for sharing it with us.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
