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Motivation
Motivation
1. Challenge Them
Challenge gives students an opportunity to
discover the relationship between effort and
success; between success and motivation,
and to develop higher self-concept.
Strategies For
Enhancing Motivation
2. Build on Strengths First
Give students an opportunity to use their talents
to achieve success by developing their strengths
When the primary focus is on student
weaknesses students are spending much of their
time being unsuccessful, practicing what they
do badly. This lowers self esteem and lowers
motivation
Failure is unmotivating. Success is motivating!
Strategies For
Enhancing Motivation
3. Offer Choices
Offering choices develops ownership
Negotiate