We all want our students to learn intrinsically but so often kids think in terms of rewards in order to achieve. We're not talking just prizes, snacks, etc., but also grades. We would like kids to learn and master difficult concepts. Author, Linda Flanagan, says that often children lose confidence in themselves because the adults in their lives make decisions for them. Interesting article and certainly one worth reading.
How Teachers Can Motivate Students of Any Age. Linda Flanagan. 10.22.13. MindShift
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/10/how-teachers-can-motivate-students-of-any-age/
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