Friday, April 18, 2014

On the Spot Recognition

Provide on-the-spot meaningful recognition when students are actively engaged in a lesson.  Examples are: praise, positive notes, special privileges, awards, badges, stickers, coupons, mini-celebrations, etc.  

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Anticipatory Set

Get all students involved by beginning your lessons with something that grabs students' attention and engages them right from the start.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Teachers and Unmotivated Students

Unfortunately, teachers are asked to teach unmotivated students every day.  Students are unmotivated because of things such as: stimulating television shows or movies, computer/video games, parents that don't have high expectations of their children, personal issues, and most of all, students who don't value their education.  How do you motivate your students?  Share your thoughts.