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Becca shares a situation that doesn’t sit well with her because it seems like there are conditions for students to other one another. We tug at the complexity of following school iniatives that don’t feel right when they play out in our classrooms.
Show Notes
Choice Literacy sponsored this episode.
Timeline
00:00 Celebrating Milestones in Kindergarten
02:57 The Impact of Extrinsic Motivation
06:03 Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
09:00 Navigating Uncertainty in Teaching
Key Takeaways
- Celebrating milestones like the 100th day of kindergarten is significant.
- Students can become aware of their achievements in unexpected ways.
- Extrinsic motivation can create competition among students.
- Teachers often feel pressured to follow school initiatives.
- Balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is crucial for student development.
- Teachers should reflect on what students are paying attention to.
- Uncertainty in teaching can lead to valuable learning experiences.
- Adjusting teaching strategies based on student feedback is important.
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