You Might Not Agree With All These Suggestions

This is an important and perplexing topic. More engagement means more learning. This author addresses establishing a routine, making learning a game by making competitions between classes ... See More

This is an important and perplexing topic. More engagement means more learning. This author addresses establishing a routine, making learning a game by making competitions between classes in middle school, promoting positive behaviors, and motivating with money. The money is science dollars and this educator explains how she uses these dollars. You will have to read the article to evaluate if you agree with what is said. Motivation is a tricky issue.

Good suggestions for student motivation any level

This article presents three useful pieces of information. It provides suggestions for classroom management, materials management, and motivational rewards. I use several of these in my class... See More

This article presents three useful pieces of information. It provides suggestions for classroom management, materials management, and motivational rewards. I use several of these in my classes and I think I will try out a couple here that I haven't tried yet to help my classroom run more smoothly. These suggestions will work at any grade level and have the additional benefit of being similar to those used in PBS (Positive Behavior Support) and are things that are also suggested to help special needs students to be successful in the integrated classroom. Thank You to the author for providing these good suggestions!