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1. I love the idea of letting students have some control of their own education. I would let each student have the opportunity to pick a topic (approved and appropriate, of course) that they would like to tell the rest of the class about, sort of teach all of us about this topic.  Children can have some say so in their learning, and therefore, be more interested in it. https://www.alfiekohn.org/article/choices-children/
2.  Clearly posting all expectations, rewards, and consequences in the classroom that are made by the teacher as well as the students.  The teachers and each student will sign the poster agreeing to the terms. This shows the students that the teacher also agrees to these terms.  (Link is to a picture online, though not necessarily how I would do it but gives a visual example).
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3. I will also take regular breaks and make it a point to get the kids moving.  I think setting up a quick, two minute stretching video on the smart board where kids can take a break from their desks and computers will not only keep them healthy but it will keep them from getting bored and keep them alert.  https://www.lifespanfitness.com/workplace/resources/articles/movement-and-learning-brain-breaks
4. I think an organized clearly labeled classroom is very important and motivating.  I will assure that my students feel comfortable in the classroom and have adequate personal space and if a student feels more comfortable working off to the side on the library rug, then they are free to do that, so long as they are staying on task.  Sharing the classroom with students is very important.
5. Students will have the opportunity to not only ask the teacher for assistance but fellow students. If there are students that are mastering certain subjects, they will have the opportunity to tutor others that are not. This helps students to feel important and to give their absolute best.

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1.) As a way to motivate students to learn, I would interact with the classroom by asking important questions involving the material, and rewards the students' correct answers or acts of service by providing classroom bucks. Those classroom bucks can go towards a selection of fun and educational items at the end of the week.
https://www.lauracandler.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ClassroomEconomy.pdf
2. To continue a positive learning environment, I would have my students do a different team building exercise each week. This would stimulate healthy relationships amongst the students, and utilize brain activity in a physical manner
https://www.weareteachers.com/team-building-games-and-activities/
3. To ensure that students feel a personal connection with the classroom, I would create a student of the week, where one expresses themself on part of my classroom wall and gets to have certainspecial privileges for that week.
https://study.com/academy/lesson/student-of-the-week-month-ideas.html
4. For students that succeed on tests, quizzes, and learning material, I would provide a decorated area used specifically for reading and taking a break. My first grade teacher decorated an old bath tub and made it into a reading nook for students that excelled in the classroom.
5. To ensure that every student is receiving positive feedback or are meeting educational needs, I would meet weekly with each student one on one to ensure that their concerns, learning styles, and classroom experiences are helping the students reach their optimal ability to learn. I think this may give students time to open up about any issues affecting their learning, or clear up questions they have over the material without being pinpointed .

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1.       Make class more interactive. When we were learning the states our teacher found a game that we could play online. He put the map up on the smartboard and we each got to identify two states. It made us pay attention and it was fun because we got to use the little pen thing for the smartboard. You could use this website. https://world-geography-games.com/

2.       Make learning more fun. I’m going to use learning the states again for my example. You can use the same game, but instead of just picking out a few states, time them and see who can get all of them the fastest or who can get the most in a certain amount of time. Make it a competition. https://world-geography-games.com/

3.       Use rewards. In the fourth grade we had a sticker chart, every time we finished a book we got a sticker. Then when the chart was filled up we got a reward. This site has different sticker charts and other stuff. https://www.stickersandcharts.com/

4.       Make the assignments more creative. Have them make something. In zoology when we were talking about the coral reef ecosystem, we made our own models of the coral reef and the different creatures in it. The assignment was fun.

5.       Be positive toward your students and give them positive feedback. Let them know when they are doing good. When they feel good about what they are doing they will want to do it more.

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1. One way that I will motivate students in the classroom is by having inspirational quotes throughout the class room.
https://www.nbpts.org/top-5-strategies-for-motivating-students/
2. I will also make the classroom very colorful and change the scenery often.
https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/21-simple-ideas-to-improve-student-motivatio/
3. Another fun thing that is also motivating for the children would be having classroom jobs. Each child will be able to pick what job the want for that day.
4. I will allow the students to work together as a team often.
5. Something else I will do for the students is planning 15-20 minute cycles because students have difficulty maintaining attention after a long period of time.
https://www.unl.edu/gradstudies/current/teaching/motivating

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1. One way that I can motivate students in the classroom is by having an encouraging and positive environment. I would do this by having lots of stuff on the walls like inspirational quotes and such to help have a positive environment.
2. Another fun way to motivate students would be to have a greeting each day with all of the students in a fun way. I have seen videos of teachers greeting students and they get to pick whether that be a hug, high-five, fist bump, etc. And I have also seen it where one student greets all the others, which would be fun for them to take turns and get to do that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZZ8zpQPPnY
3. Another way that I can motivate students is to come up with a reward system, whether that be something small or big. An example of a reward system would be giving students a gold star for good behavior and listening, or being quiet fast and then after a certain amount of gold stars are received the whole class can be rewarded with 5 minutes of extra recess time or pizza party or something along those lines.
4. Another way that I can motivate students is by having them get involved in it, whether that be letting them take turns reading, or having them do group projects, or letting them help decorate the room, etc. If they are involved then they will most likely be more motivated while also having fun.
https://teach.com/what/teachers-change-lives/motivating-students/
5. And lastly, a way that I can motivate students is be getting to know them. I think that if you spend time actually getting to know your students then you can create more of a "friendship" with them, which will them make it a safe environment where they feel appreciated. And also by actually getting to know your students you can get to know how they best learn and set them up for success.
https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/21-simple-ideas-to-improve-student-motivatio/

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1. One motivational tool that works especially well for the younger grades is a sticker chart or sticker award. At the end of each day the teacher can put a sticker in their take home binder that corresponds with how they behaved that day. If they receive a well behaved sticker all week they can choose a treat from the treasure box!
2.Giving students a sense of control in the classroom is another wonderful tool to incorporate into any classroom. Creating a handful of tasks that can be assigned to a new students each week allows students to feel independent yet needed in the classroom.
https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/21-simple-ideas-to-improve-student-motivatio/
3. Another great "tool" to use in your classroom is open-mindedness and wholesome relationships. If you have both of these with your students it will allow them to feel more comfortable when they need to come to you about a problem.
https://www.nbpts.org/top-5-strategies-for-motivating-students/
4. Although, this might sound silly Praise is a huge thing to incorporate into you daily routine as an educator. If you do not praise students when they do well they will not be confident to continue in there work when they fail. Everyone, especially young students need to know what a great job they are doing, no matter what subject it portrays to.
https://study.com/academy/lesson/motivational-tools-for-students-techniques-examples-quiz.html
5. Lastly, and I know I've seen this in other posts but I believe strongly in also is breaks during work time. Students spend more time at school and sitting at desks then they do in their own homes. Fitting small breaks in between lessons allows students to get up, stretch their legs and refocused their attention to their work. Without breaks students can become tired and over worked decreasing work completion.

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1. I think the most important strategy to use for motivating your students is to get to know them and encourage them. This will help the student feel more comfortable talking to you about their life and what they are struggling with in school and in their personal life. https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/motivating-students/
2. To motivate kids I would offer them extra credit. For example, for tests if they filled out the study guide I would give them 5-10 credit points for studying. I would also add a bonus question that they have the option to do to earn some extra points.
3. I plan on teaching Early Childhood so a good motivation I think is awarding god behavior. I'd have a star chart, if a student helped a friend or stood nicely in line, etc. they would get a star. If they got to 10 stars they'd get a prize. https://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/reward-charts.html
4. I think positive reinforcement is a huge motivator. Even at 20 years old, being told I'm doing something right or hearing "I'm proud of you" is a huge motivator for me. https://examples.yourdictionary.com/exampl…
5. Another motivation strategy would be allowing them to work with a partner and offering your help if they need it. When the student has the opportunity to work with a friend and ask their peers questions I think that can be really motivational and they feel more comfortable asking questions.

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#1 I have heard from several teachers that small pieces of Candy are a cheaper and easy motivator. They can be used for motivation to answer questions in class. The class that I am currently doing my practicum in if the lesson goes well and the class acts right, we have every students name in a mason jar and at the end of that "Block" we draw three students at random until their are no more names. Those three students get to grab a piece of candy from a bucket.
#2 Another strategy used by the teachers in the building I am shadowing in is the clip system. The teachers in the same grade use the same chart with all the kids names on it and they get clipped up or down through out the day. The color that they finish the day on gets recorded into their planner and if the color is in the bad behavior colors than a reason why is attached and a parent/guardian must sign off on it and return it to the teacher.
https://easyteachingtools.com/2017/08/clip-chart-in-a-primary-classroom.html
#3 Tiger paws- My children attend Republic and this is a system that is used throughout the elementary schools. The basics are that they have little "tiger paws" printed out on paper and when a child does well or goes above and beyond they get these tokens. Every once in a while, everyone that has earned 50 tiger paws gets treated to a party, movie, stuffed animal day, etc. My Daughters love this program and it has motivated them.
#4 Another great program I have seen schools adopt are the "7 habits of Highly effective people" . Our schools have it painted on steps or in hallways. Children learn a song to remind them what the 7 habits are and each month. I like this method because it helps children know how to act in school but also is something they can carryout in the world with them. https://fedena.com/blog/2018/07/top-7-habits-of-highly-effective-schools.html
#5 Songs. My children love to learn things through songs. It's a quick and easy way for them to learn new facts.I have heard songs about the proper order to do math, bordering Missouri states, to parts of a story. While this might drive parents crazy, at least they know their children are learning. https://www.jamcampus.com/5-tips-to-create-your-own-educational-songs/

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1. Since I will be teaching elementary, one thing that I think is important is breaks. I work in an elementary school now, and I have seen students who haven't had a chance to move around in awhile lose focus and get distracted easily. I will use GoNoodles to give regular breaks so my students can stay on task during lesson times.
https://www.gonoodle.com/
2. One great way that I have seen to reward positive behavior is with clip charts. When a student makes it through a lesson without being disruptive or not completing it, they get to clip up. The opposite is true if they do distract others or don't complete their assignment. When they finish at the top of the chart at the end of the day, they get a reward such as in a prize box or a pass to sit where they want at lunch.
https://www.amazon.com/Behavior-Clip-Chart-Classroom-Management/dp/B0791YG11R?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1
3. One thing I like to do when I am subbing for a class is to offer for the students to work with partners as long as they complete their work, don't get off task, or distract others. This has been a good motivator in the classes I've used it in, because the students want to stay working with their friends.
4. I will have a stuffed animal day for students who do all of their schoolwork and get 70% or above on all of them for the quarter. My daughter's teacher did this, and it was crazy how excited the class got for it. They all met the goal, even the ones who struggle to stay on task at times.
5. I will have circle time at the beginning of the day to give the students the opportunity to ease into the classroom setting. I will let them tell their peers what they did that weekend, what they had to eat the night before, or tell a QUICK story. This will help them get ready to be able to sit and listen to lessons that are a little bit harder after getting to share and listen to their friends.
https://childrencentral.net/what-is-circle-time-and-how-it-benefits-your-children/

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1. One way I think would help motivate students is by implementing incentives in the classroom that are someone easy to achieve. This could be as simple as earning points for standing in line quietly, or staying on task. The points could be earned for things like eating lunch with the teacher or candy. Here is a link from Schoolastics on classroom incentives .
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/9-ways-motivate-kids/
2. Another way I feel would motivate students would be to give them opportunity to do what they want to do. This allows them to be more motivated because they are participating in something they chose themselves to do, so they'll prefer it. Here is a link to more about this.
https://www.weareteachers.com/light-a-fire-10-unconventional-ways-to-motivate-students/
3. Another good strategy wold be to implement positive reinforcement. This allows students to feel good about what they are doing, and to feel like they are being watched in a  positive way. Here is a link to more about this strategy.
https://www.weareteachers.com/light-a-fire-10-unconventional-ways-to-motivate-students/
4. I feel another good strategy would be to help students set goals. Everyone like to check goals off of a list even little kids. This will help them visually see how they are improving and to help other sutdens watch others succeed as well. Reaching a goal they set for themselves will further motivate them in the future as well.
5. I feel another successful way to motivate would be to offer friendly competition. Kids love to win things and feel accomplished, so creative an activity that allows for competition will motivate them to win, and learn without even realizing it.

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1. My first strategy to help motivate students is to create a relationship with them. When I was a student, the most important thing to me was my teacher having a bond with me - and helping me out with assignments I was confused on to help me get a better understanding.
https://www.nbpts.org/top-5-strategies-for-motivating-students/ #2

2. Another strategy is to offer extra credit opportunities. Most of my high school AND college teachers would offer the easiest ways to earn extra points if there was ever a time I was borderline on a letter grade. These extra credit opportunities range from bringing in tissues/hand sanitizer, or reading a small book and writing a small summary over it.

3.  Emphasizing effort and praising mistakes. This relates to my real world work too, if I tell my parents I ended the semester with four A’s and one C; they look at the good instead of the bad and praise me on my effort and mistakes. The same can go with students who receive a bad test score. Praising the students on the questions they answered correctly instead of shaming them, can motivate them better for the next test they take.
https://www.russell.k12.ky.us/userfiles/indexblue/Five-Ways-Motivate-Unmotivated1.pdf

4. Creating and maintaining a positive and clean atmosphere for the students to work in. If students are comfortable in the area they are working in, they tend to open up and show that they are able to work more comfortably in the area that they are in, this improving test scores and making more friends.

5. Allowing students to work together. When Students are able to talk and discuss about the assignments they have been working on. Test scores improved and so do morales. For example my biology teacher in college right now allows four to a group to work on tests and labs. Not only does this impact positive test sxstudents are able to talk and discuss about the assignments they have been working on. Test scores improved and so do morales. For example my biology teacher in college right now allows four to a group to work on tests and labs. Not only does this impact positive test scores, this improves the comfortable mobility of all students in the classroom.
https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/21-simple-ideas-to-improve-student-motivatio/ #9

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1. First of all, I like the idea of giving students, especially younger children (elementary age) breaks in the middle of class. It is easy for students to lose focus or stay concentrated especially while sitting for such a long time. For example, doing a dance to get them energized again. https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=E211US714G0&p=activities+for+students+during+break+time
2. Another way is to have my classroom be a positive and encouraging environment. At the beginning of class before starting our day, I will say something motivational such as "I am smart", "I am capable", "I am going to conquer this day", etc. and have them repeat it. Or I will assign them a partner and have them compliment each other.
3. I have seen, and I am sure you all have too, many videos of teachers greeting their students in fun ways while walking into class. For example- high fives, hugs, handshake, etc. I love this idea. It sets the tone for the classroom in a positive way right off the bat. I like the idea of doing this at the end of class as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onIBciRNun8
4. Another idea I like is using games to learn. Instead of standing at the front of the class talking, play a game that involves teaching and learning that all the students can have fun with and also learn while doing it. One that I remember playing as a student that I loved was BINGO. You can really do this with any subject. For example, math is a good one. Asking a problem and having them find the solution on the BINGO board. https://www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2018/06/20-interactive-teaching-activities-for-in-the-interactive-classroom
5. And lastly, of course, a reward system. In my practicum class, the 1st graders would get "pirate high-fives" for doing something good or getting an answer right. At the end of every week, the students got to pick a reward based on how many pirate high-fives they had. For example, eating lunch in the classroom, eating lunch on the stage with a friend, doing show and tell, sitting in the teachers seat for a day, etc.

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1. Be Inspirational- Show your students that success is possible no matter the goals they set. Let them see not only your victories but also the struggles that led you there. There is a line between personal and professional that should not be crossed and that must be kept in mind. There are plenty of accomplishments that can be shared which will inspire students. https://www.nbpts.org/top-5-strategies-for-motivating-students/
2. Change the classroom scenery- This seem like a tedious task especially when teachers are very busy simply getting through each day. I can see how this would help inspire students visually. Maybe take one day a month to change inspirational posters on the wall. I had a sixth grade teacher, she was my favorite teacher, who put a new quote from Confucius on the board daily. Not only did she change them daily but she let the students choose the quote write them on the board which allowed us to feel involved. https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/21-simple-ideas-to-improve-student-motivatio/
3. Give consistent and constructive feedback. Students benefit not only from being told how to improve in areas they may need to work on but they can also benefit from praise regarding the areas they are doing well. Feedback is essential in relationships throughout life why would a student teacher/relationship be different? You can't expect improvement if students aren't aware of where it is needed. Positive feedback helps a student to know when they can achieve a higher goal to surpass their current status or expectation in a subject.
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/08/15-actionable-strategies-for-increasing-student-motivation-and-engagement/
4. Be excited about what you are teaching. The more interest and excitement you can show about the subject you are teaching the more excited your students could become about the subject. It is difficult to engage students in a subject that you as the teacher are not engaged in. Show excitement in your body language, facial expressions, and in the curriculum you are teaching. My OTC Biology teacher was excited about science, he loved it and he loved teaching it. He brought in examples, toys that helped as visuals and projects to engage students, it made all the difference.
5. Know your students as individuals. No two students are alike. Give a helping hand to the ones who are struggling and try to challenge the ones who are ahead. Do your very best to know each of them; what kind of learner they are, what motivates them, and the level at which they are learning. Giving even a small amount of personal attention to a student and engaging with them regarding their personal needs can make all the difference. My favorite teachers became familiar with my personality. They did not know me as a person but they did recognize my tendencies, I appreciated that.

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1. One way that I will motivate students in my classroom is by giving them a 15 point assignment pass or 5 bonus points on a test if they get above an 85% on their test.
2. I would also encourage students thoughts and choices. As an English teacher I would want students to brainstorm ideas for themselves because I don't want topics they write about to be forced and let them make that choice.
https://owlcation.com/academia/13-Tips-to-Motivate-Students-in-the-Classroom
3. I would also try motivating students through their interests. I could ask them what topics they would like to read about for our literature sections. I think that would help students with staying interested in the classroom.
https://www.teachhub.com/top-12-ways-motivate-students
4. Establishing clear expectations would help students have something to work towards. It helps them rise to the challenge of the classroom and is a reward in itself.
https://www.nbpts.org/top-5-strategies-for-motivating-students/
5. Building personal relationships with students will help them feel as if they're in a learning and safe environment. I also think that it will help with students coming to me for help and I know that those relationships helped me with high school.

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1. I think that building a rapport with your students is something that can motivate them. Any positive relationship, especially those with teachers, with help engage in learning. I have noticed in my practicum that my teacher has built a rapport with her students and they are always so engaged in learning. https://www.thoughtco.com/strategies-for-building-rapport-with-students-3194262
2. I have observed in my practicum that reflecting on the day can be a great thing for students. I think that having students write on a sticky note what stuck with them throughout the day is a great way to motivate them to continue to learn and build on what they already know.
3. I also think that allowing students to move around the room and changing their scenery is a great way for them to stay motivated. I think that allowing students to move around the classroom can help them engage in their learner. If they are getting distracted sitting at their seat I think letting them have other options to sit at it great. https://lifehacker.com/change-up-your-study-spaces-for-better-recall-5631680
4. Allowing students to earn rewards. I know that in my practicum classroom, students are motivated to get quiet fast and follow directions in order to earn marbles for the classroom. After earning enough marbles, the class is rewarded with extra recess or other rewards. Allowing rewards is  definitely something that can motivate students.
5. Be excited when you teach and prepare lessons that you know students might engage well in. I think that the way you teach is dependent on how engaged your students are. https://education.gov.gy/web/index.php/teachers/tips-for-teaching/item/1489-how-to-motivate-students-in-the-classroom

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Maycee Fishel-Motivational Strategies                                                           1. Use the ClassDojo app. We use this at the preschool I work at, and it is amazing! Each student has their own monster character, and if they do something good or bad, then they get to either give or take away a point from their monster a point, this notifies the parent when their child gains or loses a point. At the end of the week, if a child has earned 10 points, and no point losses, then they get to pick out of the treasure box! This motivates the kids all week to behave well because they know they will get a surprise out of the treasure box. https://www.classdojo.com/stories/a-melting-pot-of-motivation/                       2. Take your class to new places to learn. Students get bored sitting in their classroom all day. Take them outside on a nice day and teach a  lesson, or just to a different part of the school. This seems like a reward to students, and will motivate them to do their work, if they get to go to a new location to learn once in awhile. http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/work_in_progress/2015/01/changing_the_scenery_to_create.html                          3. Be excited when you teach. When you’re excited about teaching, they’ll be much more excited about learning. https://www.impactteachers.com/motivated-teacher-key-classroom/teacher-tips        4. Allow students to hang their work up on the wall if they receive an A on an assignment. Once the kids see other students being able to hang their work up, they will be motivated to work hard so they get a chance to showcase their work.           5. Offer rewards to your class for good behavior. Offer rewards such as eating lunch in the classroom with your teacher, or an extra recess, etc for good behavior. You can do this many ways. I have had teachers use tickets, and you have to try and earn tickets each day for good behavior, and then at the end of each month you can "buy" rewards.     

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Maycee Fishel-Motivational Strategies                                                           1. Use the ClassDojo app. We use this at the preschool I work at, and it is amazing! Each student has their own monster character, and if they do something good or bad, then they get to either give or take away a point from their monster a point, this notifies the parent when their child gains or loses a point. At the end of the week, if a child has earned 10 points, and no point losses, then they get to pick out of the treasure box! This motivates the kids all week to behave well because they know they will get a surprise out of the treasure box. https://www.classdojo.com/stories/a-melting-pot-of-motivation/                       2. Take your class to new places to learn. Students get bored sitting in their classroom all day. Take them outside on a nice day and teach a  lesson, or just to a different part of the school. This seems like a reward to students, and will motivate them to do their work, if they get to go to a new location to learn once in awhile. http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/work_in_progress/2015/01/changing_the_scenery_to_create.html                          3. Be excited when you teach. When you’re excited about teaching, they’ll be much more excited about learning. https://www.impactteachers.com/motivated-teacher-key-classroom/teacher-tips        4. Allow students to hang their work up on the wall if they receive an A on an assignment. Once the kids see other students being able to hang their work up, they will be motivated to work hard so they get a chance to showcase their work.           5. Offer rewards to your class for good behavior. Offer rewards such as eating lunch in the classroom with your teacher, or an extra recess, etc for good behavior. You can do this many ways. I have had teachers use tickets, and you have to try and earn tickets each day for good behavior, and then at the end of each month you can "buy" rewards.     

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1. Change the Scenery: By not keeping your students contained in the classroom all day long they will be more motivated to do work when they are in different environments.
2. Use Positive Competition: When used in a good way competition can help students to want to work harder and work to excel.
3. Offer Rewards: When the students are working toward something they are more likely to want that reward and to do great work. As a teacher you have to remember to reward good work not work that they slop down and get done quickly to get the reward that just defeats the point. https://www.pbisrewards.com/blog/whole-class-rewards-not-food/
4. Allowing Students to Work Together: This gives kids the idea that they can bounce ideas off other students and ask students questions so that they are not fully relying on the teacher all the time. When this is used in the proper way students can help other students stay motivated with their work. https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/five-tips-to-help-encourage-student-collaboration/
5. Harness Students Interests: Knowing your students is very important. As a teacher if you can relate classroom material to what they students are interested in and that is relatable to them they are going to be more likely to be more motivated in their schooling. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/top-5-ways-get-know-your-students/

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1. 1. Give students an opportunity to show what they value most. I would like to allow some of my science students who make good grades to post their work around my classroom as a reward, then to motivate others to want to do the same.
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/08/15-actionable-strategies-for-increasing-student-motivation-and-engagement/
2. One thing I learned from another teacher while doing practicum is to allow students to share something good as they come into the classroom. Giving them this opportunity every hour will motivate them to work quietly the rest of the hour.
3. Asking the students how they enjoy learning the most will motivate them to pay closer attention in class and able them to retain more material. " Though there are many requirements for teachers regarding the required skills for each level, we do, generally, have autonomy over the way we can teach and assess these skills."
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/08/15-actionable-strategies-for-increasing-student-motivation-and-engagement/
4. I would also like to make a large visual of our class and individual goals, then allow the students to keep track and show their progress to others. This will motivate them to keep learning and working harder to meet their goals.
5. Establish high expectations and establish clear goals. I will set my expectations at the beginning of every class period and give them something to work towards at the end of the hour. For example, working independently for the first 45 minutes and then allowing them to work with partners the last 15 minutes if they worked hard and quietly on their assignments.
https://www.nbpts.org/top-5-strategies-for-motivating-students/

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1. Rewarding students with "brain breaks." When a class is focused on a task at hand reward them with a goNoodle video. This allows them to move around and get their energy out before moving on to the next task. This will motivate them to stay focused.
www.goNoodle.com
2. Using classdojo to keep track of students successes and mistakes. Classdojo is a really good tool where students and their parents can see points that they accumulate for completing their work, staying on task, etc. They can also see their mistakes and how they lost points, for talking when the teacher is talking, not keeping hands to themselves, etc.
www.classdojo.com
3. Another resource teachers can use to implement a point system is google sheets. They can use this to track points and rewards manually. They can also make the document public so the students can view it and track their progress. This can teach the students more responsibility regarding their actions and motivate them to do better.
https://www.google.com/sheets/about/
4. Throw in fun lessons every once in awhile, like Kahoot or a review jeopardy game. Using these lessons as rewards for good behavior can keep students motivated throughout the week.
5. Setting aside time for reflection and goal setting for students would be a good source of motivation for students. By helping them assess their goals and reach them they will remain more motivated in their learning.

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1. Use the ClassDojo app. We use this at the preschool I work at, and it is amazing! Each student has their own monster character, and if they do something good or bad, then they get to either give or take away a point from their monster a point, this notifies the parent when their child gains or loses a point. At the end of the week, if a child has earned 10 points, and no point losses, then they get to pick out of the treasure box! This motivates the kids all week to behave well because they know they will get a surprise out of the treasure box.
https://www.classdojo.com/stories/a-melting-pot-of-motivation/

2. Take your class to new places to learn. Students get bored sitting in their classroom all day. Take them outside on a nice day and teach a  lesson, or just to a different part of the school. This seems like a reward to students, and will motivate them to do their work, if they get to go to a new location to learn once in awhile.
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/work_in_progress/2015/01/changing_the_scenery_to_create.html

3. Be excited when you teach. When you’re excited about teaching, they’ll be much more excited about learning.
https://www.impactteachers.com/motivated-teacher-key-classroom/teacher-tips

4. Allow students to hang their work up on the wall if they receive an A on an assignment. Once the kids see other students being able to hang their work up, they will be motivated to work hard so they get a chance to showcase their work.

5. Offer rewards to your class for good behavior. Offer rewards such as eating lunch in the classroom with your teacher, or an extra recess, etc for good behavior. You can do this many ways. I have had teachers use tickets, and you have to try and earn tickets each day for good behavior, and then at the end of each month you can "buy" rewards.

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1.) Reviewing and clarifying helps motivation. If I review a topic, give examples and go over the assignment, this can help students to be active in their assignment and not feel left "alone." That feeling of "she just handed me the assignment and I am on my own." If I discuss what the expectations are, and clarify what needs to happen. Reviewing is a great way to motivate students due to answering/going over what is not clarified or information that has everyone confused. It helps the students and the teacher. If the students know I will go over what majority missed, or key concepts, it will give the student to add in his or her own questions about the missed information.
2.) When I was growing up, I was only taught that I "have to do what the teacher says at all times" even if there is other ways to achieve the goal/answer. My teachers did not alter their ways around the students until I got into high school. I will present not only on way (sometimes you have too) but I will try to present multiple ways to present information. For example, testing. Add options such as; presentation, group work, online interactive activities. It add your students wishes into the assignments and allow feedback to be present. I believe if I allow my students to preform differently, but still hitting the standard learning objective, it allows them to have a say in their Education. When students have a say, it helps them take control and to be independent. (relying on self)https://www.edutopia.org/article/putting-students-charge-their-learning
3.)When teaching, I will display a positive vibe to my students. If I show a cheery, outgoing attitude about teaching the different levels of Government, it will grab my students attention. Showing them enthusiasm, and excitement can alter the environment of the classroom. It will make my students want to be apart of lesson that day. If I take accountability of my action (attitude) and my choice (plan of action -my emotions) to brighten up the classroom, it will hopefully make my students feel welcomed, and relaxed to be at school.
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Changing students lecture types into fun. It will motivate my students and makes it fun rather than same old boring hour lecture of slideshows and taking notes. Using different presentation options. Via; Skype, Youtube, Kahoot, Presentation boards, etc. Insert extras into Powerpoints such as: pictures, video clips, and interactive activities through out the lesson. If I incorporate the students into the lesson, it lets them discuss their take on the information as a class. This option allows all types of personalities to come out through lecture time and it relies on me knowing my students more to help them in the long run of how they work efficiently. https://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/01/turn-lessons-into-engaging-content/
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Making sure my students set realistic Short and Long term goals. (Weekly, Monthly, and Semester long.) This will motivate and visually show my students a visible bar-graph recording of their goals that need/been reached. It provides the student with a "focus" and hopefully triggers the student to do better and reach their goal(s). https://www.mindtools.com/page6.html

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1. Motivating students with rewards. By rewarding students with prizes, that gives them motivation to work their hardest. It also provides competition which also makes students more motivated.
https://www.google.com/sheets/about/
I have included the URL for google spreadsheets which is a good way to help you and the students keep track of who might be winning and things like that.
2. Giving the students a positive learning environment. When children are given support by the teacher and is pushed to do their best, the children learn and perform better.
3. Give students a sense of control. By giving students options to pick what kind of assignment they want to do, then the student will be more motivated to finish the assignment and do their best.
https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/21-simple-ideas-to-improve-student-motivatio/
4. Make things fun. By making the classroom fun or the assignment fun, the students are more likely going to enjoy the assignment and make them more motivated.
5.  Include fun videos to play or to show to introduce a topic.
Youtube has a lot of options when it comes to finding educational videos.
https://www.youtube.com/

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1. Having students work on certain activities in groups. Group work helps get people more involved and communicating with their peers.
2. Try to teach a topic through a game. Making a game out of something gets the kids more excited. https://teach.com/what/teachers-change-lives/motivating-students/

3. Setting small  goals for each student will help get them motivated to want to achieve their goal.

https://www.teachhub.com/top-12-ways-motivate-students
4. A fun educational video could be a good way to get children excited about an activity.
5. Coming up with a sensory activity or an experiment would be a great motivational tactic.

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Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovation

"More hands make for lighter work." "Two heads are better than one." "The more the merrier."

These adages speak to the potential groups have to be more productive, creative, and motivated than individuals on their own.

Benefits for students

Group projects can help students develop a host of skills that are increasingly important in the professional world (Caruso & Woolley, 2008; Mannix & Neale, 2005). Positive group experiences, moreover, have been shown to contribute to student learning, retention and overall college success (Astin, 1997; Tinto, 1998; National Survey of Student Engagement, 2006).

Properly structured, group projects can reinforce skills that are relevant to both group and individual work, including the ability to:

Break complex tasks into parts and steps

Plan and manage time

Refine understanding through discussion and explanation

Give and receive feedback on performance

Challenge assumptions

Develop stronger communication skills.

Group projects can also help students develop skills specific to collaborative efforts, allowing students to...

Tackle more complex problems than they could on their own.

Delegate roles and responsibilities.

Share diverse perspectives.

Pool knowledge and skills.

Hold one another (and be held) accountable.

Receive social support and encouragement to take risks.

Develop new approaches to resolving differences.

Establish a shared identity with other group members.

Find effective peers to emulate.

Develop their own voice and perspectives in relation to peers.

While the potential learning benefits of group work are significant, simply assigning group work is no guarantee that these goals will be achieved. In fact, group projects can - and often do - backfire badly when they are not designed, supervised, and assessed in a way that promotes meaningful teamwork and deep collaboration.

Benefits for instructors

Faculty can often assign more complex, authentic problems to groups of students than they could to individuals. Group work also introduces more unpredictability in teaching, since groups may approach tasks and solve problems in novel, interesting ways. This can be refreshing for instructors. Additionally, group assignments can be useful when there are a limited number of viable project topics to distribute among students. And they can reduce the number of final products instructors have to grade.

Whatever the benefits in terms of teaching, instructors should take care only to assign as group work tasks that truly fulfill the learning objectives of the course and lend themselves to collaboration. Instructors should also be aware that group projects can add work for faculty at different points in the semester and introduce its own grading complexities.

References

Astin, A. (1993). What matters in college? Four critical years revisited. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Caruso, H.M., & Wooley, A.W. (2008). Harnessing the power of emergent interdependence to promote diverse team collaboration. Diversity and Groups. 11, 245-266.

Mannix, E., & Neale, M.A. (2005). What differences make a difference? The promise and reality of diverse teams in organizations. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 6(2), 31-55.

National Survey of Student Engagement Report. (2006). http://nsse.iub.edu/NSSE_2006_Annual_Report/docs/NSSE_2006_Annual_Report.pdf.

Tinto, V. (1987). Leaving college: Rethinking the causes and cures of student attrition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

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