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Motivation. Getting kids through the decoddecod

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Motivation. Getting kids through the decoddecod

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Giving choices is usually always motivating

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Giving choices is usually always motivating

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I like to give my students choice. When I give them choice they are more motivated because they feel like they have ownership over what they are doing.

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I think I do a pretty good job motivating students by using hands-on activities and being enthusiastic about learning

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Giving students a choice is a big part of motivation in my classroom.

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I use nonfiction articles about sports and gaming. I also allow my students a lot of choice. We read novels in my literacy classroom and I always allow them to choose 

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I use nonfiction articles about sports and gaming. I also allow my students a lot of choice. We read novels in my literacy classroom and I always allow them to choose 

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I do better at motivating some students better that others.  I know that winning a book in my class does motivate some of my students to read.

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I do better at motivating some students better that others.  I know that winning a book in my class does motivate some of my students to read.

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I think what motivates students changes, so it's important to continue to assess what motivates students.

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I think what motivates students changes, so it's important to continue to assess what motivates students.

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I think younger graders are easier to motivate. I have found if I am really excited about what I am teaching, it gets them excited.
-choice
-collaboration
-understanding individuals

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I feel like first graders are easier to motivate. They are so excited about the things we are learning and

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By having the students take ownership.  Right now my students are piloting standards based grading.  They have to monitor their progress, choose what they are working on then be prepared to test each week.  The are so motivated to work on their choices and then retest and show their growth!

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By having the students take ownership.  Right now my students are piloting standards based grading.  They have to monitor their progress, choose what they are working on then be prepared to test each week.  The are so motivated to work on their choices and then retest and show their growth!

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I think it often depends upon the subject and the students with whom I'm working. At times, I am pretty good at motivating, but at others I feel like I'm pulling teeth. My abilities also differ based upon my preparation and enthusiasm about the subject.

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I would describe my ability to motivate students as above average. In the upper grades I use choice, autonomy, and collaboration as a major motivators
. I am still struggling finding what motivates some of my students.

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I feel like my ability to motivate students is always changing and I am always trying to find new motivators.