Links on Student Motivation

Intrinsic Student Motivation and Relevance

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

Motivating Apathetic and At-Risk Students

Few issues are as important to teachers as motivating students. Lots of techniques are tried, but often fail. Knowing students is the key to motivation.


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?