Motivating Students http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/motivating_stud.html#discussion From the Thursday ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/motivating_stud.html#post4742 How does one motivate students in service learning projects?]]> Monica Bruckner 1265318220 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/motivating_stud.html#post4742 When my GPA as a ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/motivating_stud.html#post4764 William Locke 1265322540 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/motivating_stud.html#post4764 Bill is quite right ... http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/motivating_stud.html#post4893
-SL is cooperative rather than competitive
-students are active stakeholders
-students can see real-world, tangible outcomes
-it is clear how student contributions connect to a larger picture
-students have a chance to interact with potential role models with the community partners
-different types of students can play different roles, so as Bill pointed out, it's more likely they can find their motivational sweet spot.

We have a page on student motivation that has several strategies and references: http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/affective/motivation.html]]> Karin Kirk 1265393160 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/motivating_stud.html#post4893