Which of the following best enhances students' motivation?

Question

A) challenging instruction and activities, but students feel competent
B) providing easy assignments to show students that school work doesn't have to be hard
C) listing students' grades on the class bulletin board
D) providing tangible rewards such as stickers or pen or pencils

Answer 1

A / Explanation:
A) According to research, student are motivated when the environment is challenging but they believe they possess the competencies needed to be successful.
B) According to research, student are motivated when the environment is challenging but they believe they possess the competencies needed to be successful. Completing easy assignment does not lead to a sense of competence and is not motivating.
C) According to research, student are motivated when the environment is challenging but they believe they possess the competencies needed to be successful. Listing grades on the board fosters competition rather than cooperation and may not be motivational.
D) According to research, student are motivated when the environment is challenging but they believe they possess the competencies needed to be successful. Internal rewards such as the satisfaction of learning work better than prizes and other external rewards.