I've learned that some extrinsic motivation can also lead to intrinsic if used properly and that intrinsic motivation leads to better retaining of course content and future progression.

I plan to implement autonomy methods to encourage active participation and better learning and developement of skills to the related trade.

I think the CTE instruction is very important. It gives our students the opportunity to use their senses, simulate real world applications, and helps smooth out the learning curve they will ultimately have upon entering the work force.

I have learned the importance of communicating to the students their clear objectives for the course and some of the methods I'm going to use to help them to meet the objectives and that I will be available to help them even outside the classroom.

I've learned that adult students sharing in their experiences can be a great motivator for them as well the other students. This adds more content and engagement.

I think through CTE we have the opportunity to engage with our students in many ways. Through our communication, our instruction, and our ability to connect with each student on their level we provide a path for them to be more successful in there learning environment.

This module was about motivating your students. When this topic comes up, we think about how we can talk with the students to motivate them. But we forget about an important concept of how to motivate the students: us. When we are enthusiastic about the content and make it fun and show energy and emotion, they are more likely to be excited about the content too. 

During this section, we discussed how to keep the students focused in class. Taking the time to build a rapport with the students is very important because they will feel comfortable with you and trust you enough to reach out for needing assistance. Sometimes the world of education can be overwhelming and a thankless job. When that happens, you need to take a minute to recharge yourself and refocus yourself. You can do that by reminding yourself of why you are in education and of the many students you have assisted along the way to their ultimate goal of becoming… >>>

I learned how extrinsic motivators can have a blowback effect if overused. 

I learned new ways to implement autonomy into test taking, and evaluation.