Week 3A- Motivation as the road to engagement [Sept. 18, 2011, 1:53 a.m.]
Motivation is a tricky science. We are often committed to methods of motivation that are contrary to all studies on what motivates people. I believe it is because we have been culturally trained to behave in certain ways that seem to us "common sense" and yet turn out to be folly. Take a look at this video of Daniel Pink, the writer of Drive for thoughts on what does and does not motivate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrkrvAUbU9Y
Alfie Kohn is another leading speaker on motivation in the classroom. His book, "Punished by Rewards" challenges educators to reconsider the use of rewards and punishments in the classroom.
So is this teacher doing what Alfie and Daniel advise against?
Todd Whitaker speaking on punishment and good teaching versus poor teaching.
Contrary to what Pink and Kohn advocate?