Providing+Recognition

=Providing Recognition=


 * Providing recognition** is extremely important in motivating students. Along with Reinforcing Effort, these two instructional strategies are different from the others, because they are both related to attitudes and beliefs of students instead of cognitive skills. Providing recognition for achievement works best when students are working toward an identified level of performance, beyond simply completing a task. It is important to make the recognition as personal to students as possible.

Read and Reflect

 * 1) Read pages 107-115, //Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works// and pages 59-69, //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works//.
 * 2) Go to the **Read and Reflect** section on your //Providing Recognition// wiki page. Using the questions on page 108 of the //Handbook...//, reflect on your current beliefs and practices. Then share new insights or ideas you gained from these readings.

Apply and Reflect

 * 1) Learn about Big Huge Labs and how it can be used for providing recognition.
 * 2) Complete the **Apply and Reflect** section on your //Providing Recognition// wiki page. Show evidence that you completed the activity and share ways this tool is applicable to your curriculum.