Summary: This article talks about student engagement in online learning and the importance of the science of motivation. The authors focus on creating a sense of belonging, connecting work to purpose and relevance, and hard work, failure, and mindset. Source: Ian Kelleher and Chris Hulleman, Edutopia, August 21, 2020 Description: “In short order, the move …
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Summary: This article supports the idea that when students are interested and invested in a subject that they are writing about they are more likely to develop their writing skills. The author also believes that students then take these writing skills and successfully apply them to other writing tasks. Source: Lauren Barack, Education DIVE, January …
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Summary: This article reports on research that shows teachers who help students develop non-cognitive skills like motivation, adaptability, and self-regulation have a greater long-term effect on their students than do those who focus on raising standardized test scores. Source: Youki Terada, Edutopia, February 4, 2019 Description: “Good teachers may affect students much more broadly than through their …
Summary: This article explores the importance of relationships and connections when talking about the positive effects of grit. These connections serve as a foundation which encourages students to make the effort to succeed Source: Luke Reynolds, Education Week, October 23, 2018 Categories: Grit, Performance Values, Relationships, Motivation, Core Values Description: “Grit’s gap is that logic and statistics do not change lives. Hard …
Summary: The value of failure is discussed in this article. Rebounding from failure builds resilience and has other benefits as well, such as having students learn from their mistakes. Source: Lauren Barack, Education DIVE, September 12, 2108 Categories: Mindset, Motivation, SEL Basics, Grit, Performance Values Description: “Failure can do more than build resilience — it can also help students develop a …
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Summary: This article focuses on the topic of extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation. Several schools are used as examples where the rewards system was changed to an intrinsic system and the resulting benefits that this provided to the schools in terms of character education. Source: Linda Flanagan, KQED News, August 29, 2017 Categories: Character Education, Motivation, …
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Summary: This article suggests that the use of positive reinforcement is a significant factor in building positive relationships and a positive school culture. The ratio of 5:1 positive to negative feedback is seen as a benchmark for building high performing teams. Source: Mary Ryerse, Education Week, January 23, 2017 Categories: Student Engagement, Positive Relationships, Mindset, …
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