Motivating Young Learners: Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto
Motivating Young Learners: Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto
Motivating Young Learners: Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto
Apply
Self-esteem
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Understand
Love and belonging
Remember
Safety and security
Apply
Self-esteem
https://www.kapwing.com/resources/bitmoji-virtual-classroom-template/
Show and Tell
Forming relationships
Connection
with students is key to
engaging them, whether
Engagement in-person, in hybrid
situations, or in long-term
Learning distance learning.
Fisher, Frey, & Hattie
(2020)
Feedback
Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation
Types of motivators
Extrinsic Intrinsic
Prizes Enjoyment
Stickers Curiosity
Tests Self-expression
Grades Autonomy
Points Mastery
Badges Belonging
While intrinsic motivation can lead to greater
levels of self-motivation, extrinsic motivation
often offers that initial boost that engages
students in the activity and can help sustain
motivation throughout the process of learning
over time.
Ti & Lynch, 2016
https://www.duolingo.com
A Motivational Tale of Two Students
We can use both types of motivation
to engage and assess learners.
What do I have in my box?
https://www.mrspark.org/free
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From Learning to Go
By Shelly Sanchez
Terrell
FLOW
Student engagement based on
the culmination of concentration,
interest, and enjoyment.
Shernoff, et. Al, 2014
Used with permission from Yitzha Sarwono Boon
Kahoot.com
Building autonomy and
self-motivation
Used with permission
from Naoko Amano
Used with permission from Naoko Amano
From Let’s Go 5th Edition Workbook 6 Unit 2
Kahoot.com (search for ‘barbsaka’ to see my students’ kahoots)
Motivating young learners
Community
Balance
Variety
Flow
Choice
Voice
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