My Small ClassAnd the ped-ilogical journey it sent me on.

The nature of the small class

More one on one time for students

Less in-class competition

Absences drastically change class dynamic

Student interaction affected

Easier to actively “watch” the whole class

The nature of the required class

It is likely that a percentage of students don’t want to be there

The curriculum is not as flexible

Students know what is coming

Motiv

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Motives are relatively general needs or desires that energize people to initiate purposeful action sequences. In contrast, goals are more specific and used to explain the direction and quality of action sequences in particular situations (Thrash & Elliot, 2001)

Types of GoalsLearning goals- (mastery goals, task involment

goals)

Preformance goals- (ego-involment goals)

Work avoidance goals

Motivational theoriesLearning is fun, motivation happens naturally

Students have to be there, they don’t want to be and the grade is the only carrot teachers have.

The teacher should find ways to incorporate individuals goals into the curriculum

“Develop and sustain our students’ motivation to learn: their tendencies to find learning activities meaningful and worthwhile and try to get the intended benefits from them.” -Jere Brophy

Create a Learning Community

Make the class room inviting, be inclusive

Be aware of communication style

Focus on essentials

Build Confidence as LearnersPlanned Achievement

Focuses on goal setting

Construct criticism carefully

Avoid peer comparisons

Goal Setting

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