"Fear cannot be the basis of learning. Neither can competition and comparison. A little more subtle but equally crucial fact is that reward and punishment do not bring about learning. So what is the right approach?"
The challenge for educators is to foster intrinsic motivation. Students must want to participate in the learning experience because they are motivated to do so and not merely because there is a reward at the end of it. This can be achieved if the lessons are planned keeping that in mind.e.g.Providing a 'hook' at the beginning, something that captures their attention and then their imaginations soars. Also by providing a learning environment that is related to the topic-display of books, bulletin board displays, its like setting the scene. For example activities like having a gas balloon party outdoors to introduce the concept of air! Ofcourse you have to consider the age appropriateness and context of the child.
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ReplyDeleteThe challenge for educators is to foster intrinsic motivation. Students must want to participate in the learning experience because they are motivated to do so and not merely because there is a reward at the end of it. This can be achieved if the lessons are planned keeping that in mind.e.g.Providing a 'hook' at the beginning, something that captures their attention and then their imaginations soars. Also by providing a learning environment that is related to the topic-display of books, bulletin board displays, its like setting the scene. For example activities like having a gas balloon party outdoors to introduce the concept of air! Ofcourse you have to consider the age appropriateness and context of the child.
ReplyDeleteavy this is from shibhumi...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Dharma....This is exactly what iam trying to do.
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