Three Steps to Raise Motivation in Your Classroom (Right Now)
The post discusses the challenges of teaching post-pandemic, highlighting the emotional toll on families and the increase in children lacking coping mechanisms. The author describes using ClassDojo, a system for reinforcing positive behavior and increasing family communication, in her classroom. Strategies used include setting goals, developing a point system for reward, providing tangible incentives, and converting points into “Monster Money” which students can spend on small rewards. The program resets weekly, preventing students from feeling inferior by comparison.
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