Motivation

"Motivation is not a fixed construct. Teachers can use their understanding of motivation and encouragement to improve literacy practices, achievement and students' perceptions of their abilities"
=Motivation Misconceptions:=
 * 1) Motivation is just something kids have or develop. Some kids are motivated and some are not.
 * 2) Motivation reflects a sort of self-discipline. Some students have to persevere or work harder than others. Regardless of tasks and instrumental factors, some kids are just more determined.
 * 3) Motivation is perceived by students as some kind of immediate encouragement that suddenly sparks their interest and activity.
 * 4) Motivation is a diminishing, nonrenewable resource. If you lose it with a group of kids during a given year, it may be gone for good.

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