Extrinsic Rewards, Student Motivation, and Character Development

Rewards have become a major component of the classroom and schools generally. Are rewards the best way to improve behavior and grades?

Teachers Should Avoid the Traps and Problems with Student Rewards

Believing that giving someone a reward for doing the right thing is easy and seems logical. There are unexpected problems in the practice. Beware!

Teaching Tips and Survival Strategies for New Teachers

The first year of teaching is a rude surprise more often than not. Feeling lost and inadequate is often a source of stress and feelings of failure.

Teacher Attitudes and Effective Discipline

Students Know When Teachers are in Control of the Class

Intrinsic Student Motivation and Relevance

Teachers want motivated students. Motivating students is easier if relevance is understood. To motivate students requires thinking it through.