For example, Gregory Walton uses laboratory and field experiments to document the causal role of social ties in
enhancing academic motivation and course grades among college students.
Not exact matches
The many schools using Positive Action stand as testimony that focusing on positive reinforcement and intrinsic
motivation in the classroom results in a positive environment for teaching and learning and
enhances academic rigor.
This report summarizes new psychological and behavioral research around building
motivation and shows how teachers can increase
motivation by encouraging positive behaviors, improving their
academic mindsets, and
enhancing their sense of connectedness.
Teachers are obviously crucial; they are on the frontlines and are best situated to
enhance students» social - emotional competence,
motivation to learn, and
academic achievement through their teaching and management of classrooms each day.
The only way that
academic standards can
enhance student performance is by
enhancing student
motivation.
In addition, there is broad agreement and research evidence that shows that social and emotional skills can improve
academic learning and
enhance students»
motivation to cooperate and achieve.
Teachers are obviously crucial; they are on the frontlines and are best situated to
enhance students» social - emotional competence,
motivation to learn, and
academic achievement through their teaching and management of classrooms each day.