Motivation

According to a 2013 Gallup poll of public school students, the more they spend in school, the more they become disengaged. In elementary school, 80% are learning with positive attitudes, in middle school, 60% have it, and in high school, 40% of students have that perspective. Motivation are often caused by cultural and economic factors (Headden, McKay, 2015). Motivation is possible in school by building their confidence, improved relationships with their classmates and teachers.

Rewards are possible to encourage extrinsic motivation. It may be beneficial for students to engage with teachers, but not it may not encourage their own intrinsic motivation, essential for the student's academic success. By making an incentive program as voluntary, students may be able to develop their own intrinsic motivation, in their own confidence and feeling of being achievable.

Use rewards sparingly, only for unexpected positive actions. This reduces dependency on extrinsic motivation.
At the end of the class to have one positive and encouraging statement to share with the class. This increases the intrinsic motivation and, in turn, their self-confidence.
Set realistic and attainable expectations for the individual student, and make adjustments to the activities when necessary (Ministry of Education, 2005, p 27)

Teaching Strategies

Research motivating quotes and create poster-size images with Typorama <http://www.typorama.co/>, or Recite <http://www.recite.com/> to display each day on the SMARTBoard. This will nourish intrinsic motivation of the student.

Technology Tools

References

Technology Tools

Headden, S., McKay, S., (2015). Motivation Matters. Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Ministry of Education. (2005). Daily Physical Activity in Schools: Grade 7-8.