The Huffington Post – Brad L. Johnson
“Student engagement and motivation are probably the greatest challenges that face formal education today. Ask any teacher and she will agree that motivated students are easier to teach, are more engaged, and experience higher levels of achievement. So, why aren’t more students motivated and why haven’t we figured out how to get them motivated? The problem with motivation is not necessarily an issue with students or even with teachers as some might think. The problem is also not just about providing engaging or relevant lessons. We have been doing this for decades with little improvement in motivation, especially intrinsic motivation. One of the main problems is with not enhancing the students’ strengths. Students will be engaged and motivated when they are doing something in which they possess talent and are passionate about. Intrinsic motivation occurs when talents, along with passion creates a purpose.”(more)