Thank you for sharing Jessica,

I understand that ultimately we want our students to be global life learners who are intrinsically motivated.  Maybe I am just a primary teacher who still uses teacher’s intuition (Laureate Education, Inc., 2011).  Praise and recognition are two very powerful strategies.  I truly believe that intrinsic motivation has to be sparked by extrinsic motivation.  There has to be a seed planted before you get a tree. 

Just a final thought,

Val

                                                                References:

Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2011). Program one: Understanding the brain [Video webcast]. Bridging learning theory, instruction and technology. Retrieved from http://laureate.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=5700267&CPURL=laureate.ecollege.com&Survey=1&47=2594577&ClientNodeID=984650&coursenav=0&bhcp=1

Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2011). Program two: Brain research and learning [Video webcast]. Bridging learning theory, instruction and technology. Retrieved from http://laureate.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=5700267&CPURL=laureate.ecollege.com&Survey=1&47=2594577&ClientNodeID=984650&coursenav=0&bhcp=1