Motivation
Motivation has been a topic of discussion lately. How do we motivate kids to learn? How do we motivate kids to do their work? If there were a definite answer to these questions, we wouldn't have to ask these questions.
Dan Pink offers an interesting look into what motivates people with this TED Talk. Intrinsic motivation versus extrinsic motivation...what's more powerful?
Students learn and are motivated in a variety of ways. Differentiation and individualization are two ways in which a teacher can not only reach more students, but also motivate them. Differentiation and individualization is easier said than done, but with practice becomes much easier.
Scholastic has a quick read on differentiation, I suggest you take a moment to glance over it. When you have finished the article, take a moment and think about the reflection questions below.
Reflection Questions
Have you ever asked your students what motivates them? Intrinsically? Extrinsically?
Have you had your students complete a learning style inventory?
Have you tried a variety of differentiation strategies?
Have you thought about what motivates you as a learner?
I love Daniel Pink's TED talk. I have found giving choice and meeting students at their level through differentiation is a huge factor in motivation.
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