As instructors, we will always come across students that need that extra boost due to the lack of motivation. I always try to apply multiple approaches in my classes; I think this gives me the opportunity to see what I’m up against. From the initial meeting, I can pretty much determine who I’ll need to work with closely, and whose already highly motivated. My question is, how do I prevent those students that have been categorized intrinsic from falling into the extrinsic category, i.e. life changing events. I can see how one may go from extrinsic to intrinsic, but I… >>>

I plan on using the CAT concept as much as possible. I know one concept that has been working well for me is that I make my students take weekly chapter quizzes over the weekend. Once we meet back into the classroom the following week, I break the students down into teams, and they engage in interactive activities that I’ve created. The student’s love this concept, because they all are very knowledgeable in the subject matters at hand, which tells me that they did read the chapters; and every single one of them participate. I’m always thoroughly impressed by how… >>>

When I make an effort to get students involved in various classroom discussions, I first try to gain as much personal information as I can about each individual; at least what they’re willing to share. When we have specific discussions, I try to relate the questions to the things that they have interest in i.e. hobbies, life experiences, life goals, etc… This will encourage the student to contribute more, and they’re more willing to participate because they can relate to the discussion somehow. This is my reasoning behind getting to know all of my students. I really like to use… >>>