Reinforcing+Effort

=Reinforcing Effort=
 * Reinforcing effort** is an activity that is extremely important in motivating students and is related to attitudes and beliefs rather than cognitive skills. The role that student effort plays in enhancing achievement is significant, and teachers must help students make that connection. When students are taught about and experience the relationship between effort and achievement, they are much more likely to be successful. "The harder you try, the more successful you are" is what the act of reinforcing effort should communicate to students.

Read and Reflect

 * 1) Read pages 97-106, //Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works// and pages 155-164, //Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works//.
 * 2) Go to the **Read and Reflect** section on your //Reinforcing Effort// wiki page. Using the questions on page 98 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 reinforcing effort and providing recognition.
 * 2) Complete the **Apply and Reflect** section on your //Reinforcing Effort// wiki page. Show evidence that you completed the activity and share ways this tool is applicable to your curriculum.