Three of the Following Strategies Should Promote Children's Motivation in the Classroom

question 51

Multiple Choice

Three of the following strategies should promote children's motivation in the classroom. With the textbook's discussion of motivation in mind, choose the strategy that is least likely to motivate youngsters to learn and achieve.

• A) Mr. Allen has the students in his history class act out an important event in the nation's history.
• B) Ms. Bright says, "I find European history absolutely fascinating. Let me show you some reasons why."
• C) Ms. Carmichael says, "I'm sorry you didn't do well on the exam. Better luck next time."
• D) Mr. Davis says, "Look at how your handwriting now compares to your handwriting last fall. Thanks to your hard work, you've really improved!"

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Definitions:

Participation

The act of taking part or being involved in a particular activity, process, or organization.

Membership Characteristics

The attributes, traits, or qualities that define the individuals who are part of a group or organization.

Skills Mix

The range of abilities, expertise, and competencies that a team or workforce possesses.

Personalities

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behaviors, thoughts, and emotion patterns.