Here’s a commentary up on edweek.org that once again tackles the question of how grades affect student motivation. The author, Paul Barnwell, makes the point that grades don’t always reflect how much ...

If you don’t grade it, students won’t do it. That’s what many educators (and parents) think, and for good reason. Here’s a clip from a coaching session where I recall my students’ reactions when they ...

Engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, or interest that a student shows when they are learning something new. Engagement can be fostered by different types of motivation—external and ...