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I have been teaching for many more years than some of you are old. I have yet to stubble on to the magic formula that does it. So obviously there is no one size fits all.

One thing I think helps is if they feel they have some ownership in their learning. One way to provide this is by giving them choices.

You may complete this assignment by either drawing a diagram that explains (whatever) or write a paragraph explaining it.

I found that by giving choices, the assignment becomes theirs - not mine. It is difficult to come up with choices for everything, however. I do love it when they come up with yet a third or fourth way to show me they understand.
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Lynnstarr I would like to say that both ownership and motivation are very vital to students. Some students who are not motivated are left behind and didn't get good grades if the teachers didn't check back on them. Whereas, some students like the idea of having some ownership like examples below. I think the best way to deal with is to know what kind of stud...See More
Jun 19, 2011
Jamie On 6/19/11, Lynnstarr wrote: I agree that one formula does not fit all. I have some students that are excited by choice in projects, but others that still refuse to complete the work. Any more suggestions for those that are such a struggle to motivate?
Jun 20, 2011
Gayle On 6/20/11, Jamie wrote: > On 6/19/11, Lynnstarr wrote: > I agree that one formula does not fit all. > I have some students that are excited by choice in projects, but > others that still refuse to complete the work. Any more suggestions > for those that are such a struggle to motivate?

If students can afford it, plan a stud...See More
Jun 21, 2011
Mr D On 6/20/11, Jamie wrote: > On 6/19/11, Lynnstarr wrote: Any more suggestions > for those that are such a struggle to motivate? Get to know the kids. Ask them "What motivates you?", "What are you interested in?" "If you could study anything, what would it be?"

Then be creative in finding ways to incorporate what they want into the cu...See More
Oct 31, 2011
SamanthaAnn On 6/13/11, wig wrote: > I have been teaching for many more years than some of you > are old. I have yet to stubble on to the magic formula that > does it. So obviously there is no one size fits all. > > One thing I think helps is if they feel they have some > ownership in their learning. One way to provide this is by > giving ...See More
Feb 23, 2012


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