This post explores how to rethink the use of whiteboards or sheet protectors as whiteboards in class to move students away from thinking a grade has to be attached to every activity.
Tag: intrinsicmotivation
Creativity: A Skill We All Need to Foster and Protect
Believe it or not, and I am constantly surprised by the number of educators who don't believe it, the research is clear on all of the ways that students' success, creativity, and growth are harmed by extrinsic motivators. This leaves many educators, including my research partner, Kristy Graber, and me, searching for ways to eliminate rewards while equipping students with the gear needed to strengthen these areas. This can be especially challenging considering how prevalent rewards are in daily life. Here is the last portion of our research paper that I have condensed into a blog post.
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