How to give 'em carrots

Motivation is crucial for a child to succeed in school and, later, in life. Since the basics are laid down in school, teachers play an important role.

Last updated: July 25, 2019 | 19:13

By Sandhya Rajayer and Kavitha S. Daniel

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Motivation is crucial for a child to succeed in school and, later, in life. Since the basics are laid down in school, teachers play an important role. With this in mind, Friday approached a few schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for an exchange of ideas on how they motivate students, the tools they use and how.

What's your method of assessing students?

Khalid Chereida, English teacher, grade 4, 5 and 6, Castle Private School, Abu Dhabi. © Gulf News

Khalid Chereida:

Michele Manzoni:

Colleen Irwin:

Is it followed by an explanation, regardless of whether the pupil has fared well or worse?

Khalid:

Michele

Colleen

What are the effects of such assessment on further learning?

Khalid

Michele Manzoni, English teacher, grade 1, 2 and 3, Castle Private School, Abu Dhabi. © Gulf News

Michele

Colleen

Are class tests or exams and projects the only points of assessment?

Khalid

Michele

Are these points of assessment sensitive to context - time, place, relationship, mood and motivation? How do you harness these to create positive impact?

Khalid

Michele

Colleen

What are the social and peer group effects on learning?

Khalid

Manzoni

Colleen

Offering specific feedback to students

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