Chapter 6: Motivation and Boredom

I thought one great part of this chapter was under the “What Motivates Kids?” section. Some teachers lose sight of what motivates their students and they wonder why the students are not doing well in school.
Students are motivated by passionate teachers, issues they care about, connections to the real world, and choices on things that matter. It seems as though students today lack motivation, but maybe it is the teachers who are not providing the right motivation. It is great to know that teachers who are still passionate about the material and their students can actually be a form of motivation for students. Connections to the real world can increase student interest, and allowing students to have a choice on things that matter will get students more involved.