What Motivates Students?

1/21/2023

Read the New York Times article by clicking on the image above, then write a Reader's Response for what you read.

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Due Fri., January 27, 2023 11:59 p.m. CST

Saniyah Joubert 7B

1/23/2023 11:54:47 am

What motivates students to learn was the article question, and great teachers, interactive classes, setting their own goals are great answers. I just believe it's more than that, there are things outside of school that could give you motivation. When I was in 1st grade my mom would make me write 50 dictionary words a day so I could understand and learn more things and be ahead. Now every time I see a word I don't recognize I quickly run to google. I'm now sure why, but I guess you could say my mom motivates me to learn which is an outsdie source.

jkyla dawkins 1a

1/24/2023 12:24:35 pm

i agree because without the good teachers the students would barely want to learn in some cases.

ireuna 6B

1/26/2023 12:07:58 pm

i agree because the teachers are helping us with a lot little do anybody know

R Arpero 7B

1/24/2023 01:04:37 pm

I agree because teachers play a major role in giving students motivation to learn.

Zariya Boyce 1A

1/26/2023 08:32:18 am

I agree that teacher play a big part on a student's will to learn. A great teacher that actually cares for their students, and pushes them to do better, and work harder gives students lots of motivation.

M.banks B6

1/24/2023 09:36:49 pm

I really do agree with this comment because in elementary, school my teachers did the exact same thing having us write down at least 10 to 20 words in the dictionary and memorizing them and taking a test over them so growing up we wouldn’t have to always struggle with spelling or reading what they did then motivates us to learn now

C moore 6b

1/25/2023 03:44:58 pm

i agree with her becuse my mom and my family pushes me to do well and motivation to be the person im going to become

M. Moore 7B

1/25/2023 10:58:40 am

I agree with the outside motivation because my mom constantly pushes me to do well. I also think your mother is very sweet.:)

ireuna 6B

1/26/2023 12:08:44 pm

i agree because my mom does the same thing even when i feel like giving up she tells me not to

K Lake 3A

1/27/2023 11:11:06 pm

Yes. Outside motivation really do make a difference because even if don't believe YOU can do something, somebody else do which will motivate you to that that very same thing you didn't believe in yourself to do.

C moore 6b

2/7/2023 10:36:04 am

i think what she is saying is true and what pushes me is my mom and my family becuase its motivates me to be the person i was meant to be and become

Dontre Eley 3A

1/26/2023 08:54:50 am

I agree, teachers do play a big role in motivating kids and make kids want to learn more.

T Terry 6B

2/7/2023 10:52:57 am

I agree but it depends on what and how the teachers is portraying.

m santos 7b

1/26/2023 09:01:35 am

This article is more than what motivates you to learn its about why it motivates you and how does it affect you. Your story was very nteresting and its amazing that your mom is your motivation to keep learning.

S Griffin 1A

1/27/2023 09:12:17 am

I agree because teachers play a major role in giving students motivation to learn.

K. Holt 6B

1/26/2023 11:37:00 am

I agree my mom has always motivated me to do better in school and keep my grades up. When i would have a grade lower then a 85 she wouldn't let me go hang with friends and do anything fun but i always wanted to hang so i would keep my grades up.

T Terry 6B

2/7/2023 10:54:19 am

Agree, parents somewhat pay a role wanting to making them proud but your knowledge and work effects YOU

G. Calderon Batista 2A

1/26/2023 10:42:29 pm

yes, I completely agree with this statement there is a lot of things that go into what motivates us as students

f garnica 1st

1/27/2023 09:08:52 am

i agree with this because when you have no one to talk to your teacher might be the only one thats really their and wants to hear what is happening and try to help.

A Bradley 6B

2/7/2023 10:48:30 am

I agree because my family did the same thing when I was younger and it helped me to become a better person.

B Wilkinson 6B

2/7/2023 10:57:34 am

I agree, some people want to succeed so they can provide for their family and for example buy their mom a new house.

Saniyah Joubert 7B

1/23/2023 11:56:38 am

Makyia Lyons 5B link

1/24/2023 09:01:16 am

I agree with you when you said there are other things outside of school that can help motivate you. I love your story about how you did all of that in first grade, and how your mom motivates you to learn a outside source.

J. Hernandez 5B

1/24/2023 03:24:22 pm

I believe students who learn outside of school as well, obtain more knowledge.

S Griffin link

1/25/2023 11:43:21 am

I agree, school helps people learn many things but things outside of school can be motivating because there might be something they like doing.

Makyia Lyons 5B link

1/24/2023 08:58:19 am

What motivates students to learn was the article question. They said who motivates them are great teachers, interactive classes, setting their own goals, and being able to go to the college that they want to. Other things motivate kids not just in school, but outside of school.

M.Banks B6

1/24/2023 09:41:38 pm

I agree with this, because school has become a really difficult place for students to really learn and grow, especially with the harsh conditions of the way we’re being tight people don’t even want to show up to school anymore so going to go to school and having good teachers to teach you the proper way makes you want to learn more with all honesty what really motivates everyone and all students is the environment in who you are around positive energy goes along way

J leslie 1A

1/27/2023 09:11:10 am

i agree with whatyou said because students are forced to learn in ways that might not be their learning style or they easily get distracted

Shamarian Samuels

1/27/2023 02:47:17 pm

I agree with you everyone has many different interests often it can be hard for a teacher to do something that everyone in that class will genuinely enjoy.

C. Torres 1A

1/25/2023 10:28:03 am

I agree with what you said as the first three are motivators but there are things that motivate kids not just in school but outside of school.

M. Moore 7B

1/25/2023 10:54:26 am

I agree because all though school can be a good place for motivation most people get motivation from their interest it comes from what they are passionate about.

A. Hernandez 5B

1/27/2023 10:32:46 am

I agree, because when you have a teacher that interacts with the class it makes it fun.

Xavier McDonald 7B

1/24/2023 09:56:15 am

What motivates me the most to learn is interactive classes. I also believe that an inspiring successful teacher can inspire you because if a teacher constantly is saying they're broke or they don't get paid enough. Even though they went through 4 years of college it's gonna make you not wanna learn and make it seem useless.

Saniyah Joubert 7B

1/24/2023 12:13:41 pm

Lol I agree, teachers complaining about how hard teaching be is definitely going to make me be one.

R Arpero 7B

1/24/2023 01:03:32 pm

I agree, interacting with your friends can make the lesson way more motivating.

J. Hernandez 5B

1/24/2023 03:22:21 pm

True Complain less Motivate students more!!!

Keyuante S 2A

1/25/2023 09:00:49 am

An interactive class is a very good interesting class in my opinion because you'll want to go and learn

J Martinez 3a

1/25/2023 09:13:19 am

i agree they sometimes do say negative things .

C. Torres 1A

1/25/2023 10:29:08 am

I completely agree with you as the way a teacher behaves and carries herself can translate over to the students.

M. Moore

1/25/2023 11:01:19 am

I agree a lot of times you'll get a teacher who genuinely doesn't care for the success of their students and it can be very hard to be motivated when adults around you are constantly complaining about something they worked foe. Teacher now have no real connection with their students and the few that do really make the learning experience more inviting.

J Melgar 6B link

1/25/2023 07:52:29 pm

I agree. Teachers don't always say the right things and that could cause a student to lose motivation and interest in the class. Teachers need to learn to push their students, but of course in a good way, not by assigning so much work. Having a positive can help a student become motivated in class/ school.

G. Calderon Batista 2A

1/26/2023 10:44:48 pm

yes, i agree because if you have a teacher who just hands you stuff & expects you to learn the material on your own thats not going to motivate you. I like teachers who think outside of the box with different activities to help kids learn

Khamari Caldwell 1A

1/27/2023 09:05:57 am

I agree because if the topic of what we are learning about is not interesting then i'm not going to listen. It will also discourage you if a a teacher is saying that all the time so i completely agree with you on that.

A. Hernandez 5B

1/27/2023 10:33:51 am

I agree, because when classes are interactive it makes it more interesting and fun to learn.

Dontre Eley 3a

1/27/2023 12:14:29 pm

I agree, if a teacher constantly is saying they don't get paid enough, Its probably gonna demotivate you and make it feel as if your wasting your time.

Shamarian Samuels

1/27/2023 02:51:38 pm

lollll, I agree with you teachers often don't realize how much power their tongue can hold when talking and reacting with their students. It can change our whole outlook on life even when we look at them. No one wants to constantly hear someone complaining about a career path that THEY CHOOSE.

A. Green 3a

1/27/2023 09:59:38 pm

I agree with this, because I really like coming to school but some teachers really ruin it for me. I find that my grades are better when a teacher actually takes the time to teach and connect with their students.

K Jacinto 6B

1/27/2023 10:39:54 pm

I agree a teacher who motivates their students will encourage the student to do good.

Gabriel Castaneda 2A

1/28/2023 07:06:16 pm

Interactive classes make students want to come into class and learn because it can show students that school can be interesting and fun. Inspiring successful teachers make students work harder because they look up to the teachers and makes them be a role model.

jkyla dawkins 1a

1/24/2023 12:27:07 pm

what motivates me to learn is the teachers. when a teacher gets up ad interacts with the students it makes them engage more. some students are visual learners and a good teacher could help them.

Keyuante S 2A

1/25/2023 09:00:09 am

A good teacher should always interact and keep the class active so yes i agree because everybody learns different

A. Sanchez 5B

1/26/2023 01:11:08 pm

I agree you can always tell when a teacher actually likes their job or not just by the way they teach the class.

R Arpero 7B

1/24/2023 01:02:25 pm

What motivates me to learn is my siblings being sucssefull. When I see my siblings doing big things by taking the academic path it motivates me to learn and focus in school.

Saniyah Joubert 7B

1/24/2023 02:23:28 pm

I agree,seeing family achieve big goal make me want to do the same. It's admirable.

D.Burris 5B

1/27/2023 07:07:49 pm

I agree, when I see my siblings being successful academically it makes me want to work harder and get that too.

J. Hernandez 5B

1/24/2023 03:20:30 pm

I believe great staff and great peers motivate a student.

M. Banks 6B

1/24/2023 09:34:24 pm

I feel like in the article and motivated the students to learn more. Was the teachers, and how they were being challenged, but in a positive way that made them want to learn more. And also going to good school in a good surrounding, feeds your motivation to learn more. I for one never had a good surrounding, but I always loved being around my teachers, especially ones who wanted to help me learn more that made me want to come to school every single day to learn something new and expand my mind and knowledge of the world.

S Griffin 3a link

1/25/2023 11:39:06 am

I agree, if you're being positive towards people in school can make you feel more open minded about learning new things.

M Aguilar 2A

1/25/2023 11:59:09 am

i agree with you when teachers interact with us more, the more the students pay attention

m santos 7b

1/26/2023 08:59:48 am

I completely argee with the way you thik about this article because everyone needs that supporter to get them wanting to learn. I feel like our teachers are our motivation if we have that connection. they become our biggest motivation to keep learning.

K. Holt 6B

1/26/2023 11:40:22 am

I agree having teachers who wanted us to learn and would help us out made me feel good about myself so i was always ready to go to school and keep my head up. If there was ever a teacher that never cared about me doing good academically then it was always hard to learn what I needed in that class.

A. Green 3a

1/27/2023 10:01:43 pm

I remember when I was in elementary school the vibe was very fun and light but when you get up to high school a lot of people are worried about the wrong things.

K Jacinto 6B

1/27/2023 10:41:36 pm

I agree a good school environment motivates students to keep it how it is.

Keyuante S 2A

1/25/2023 08:59:17 am

What motivates students to learn is teachers if your an interactive and entertaining teacher they'll want to learn and pay attention. if your a great staff member and the student has good friends around them they will learn

J Martinez 3a

1/25/2023 09:12:02 am

I agree with a teacher really is involved it makes you want to keep learning .

G Hernandez 3A

1/25/2023 11:43:30 am

I agree with your comment since teachers and staff members play an important role in our development, they might as well make class enjoyable.

J Martinez 3a

1/25/2023 09:11:25 am

What helps motivate students to learn i think is when the teachers are really involved with us . When they are it makes it seem like they really like us and enjoy what they do and they are not here just to get paid and leave . And also friends around you can either motivate you to learn or the compely opposite .

Raheem Beck 5b

1/26/2023 09:42:48 am

i agree because when you can see a teacher is actually happy to be around the kids and not grumpy we go along with their energy and excitement.

M. Davis 1a

1/26/2023 11:58:26 am

I agree, Teachers need to show that they care and actually like us.

Gabriel Castaneda 2A

1/28/2023 07:10:11 pm

When teachers are involved in their students, it makes us feel like you are actually there for us and not just the paycheck that ya'll say is bad. Friends can motivate you because if you see them doing their work and them passing it could motivate you to do yours.

Leonardo 1A

1/25/2023 09:29:23 am

What I think helps motivate students could possibly be the subject. The subject may depend, I think it may be because the subject would be very easy to understand. Therefore, the student would have no problem working on it. Another thing which could help motivate the student is mainly with group projects, or perhaps assistance from others.

G Hernandez 3A

1/25/2023 11:41:01 am

I partially agree since we do enjoy doing what we love to do, which in this case are our subjects, but I think that it truly depends on the person.

R. Wits 7B

1/26/2023 11:45:54 am

I sort-of agree because the subject can bore someone but the type of classroom their in could change that. To me, the atmosphere and the people in there could change the subject from borish to amazing.

C. Torres 1A

1/25/2023 10:26:26 am

What motivates students to learn is good teachers, interactive classes, their dreams and ambitions to go to college. On top of those things students also have extracurricular, their friends, and family to help motivate them to learn and grow.

M Aguilar 2A

1/25/2023 12:00:28 pm

I agree with your comment because, when teachers are good the students participate more in class and pay more attention.

raheem beck 5b

1/26/2023 09:40:29 am

I agree because good teachers you can build a relationship and although they have a line of prfessionalism they don't completely shade you off and dont just enforce their power.

Jalyn Suber 7b

1/26/2023 04:51:41 pm

i agree because I have a lot of good relationships with teachers because they don't enforce their power.

M Davis 1a

1/26/2023 11:57:12 am

I agree, teachers play a huge role in students motivate

M. Moore 7B

1/25/2023 10:51:45 am

What motivates students is the creativity, the similarity they may share with others. When people share similar situations they can tend to understand each other more. They tend to be more motivated when they have an actual relationship with their teachers and in their environment. Students motivation strives from what they want to achieve or who they want to become.

G Hernandez 3A

1/25/2023 11:36:07 am

What motivates students to learn goes beyond the overall school experience. So yes, I agree with the article. What motivates us to learn is our genuine interest, our hands-on activities, our ambitions, the feeling we get when we get a good grade on something we worked very hard on, etc. I believe that every student has the right to achieve and be motivated throughout school without any interruptions and/or disapproval in order to succeed.

F. Maltos 3A

1/27/2023 09:45:18 pm

I agree with you when you said “The feeling we get when we get a good grade on something we worked very hard on”, I can relate so much to that because every time I put so much effort into an assignment I am hoping to get a good grade. I always think of the phrase “Hard work pays off” and that is what motivates me to try my best when I do my assignments.

S Griffin 3a link

1/25/2023 11:36:31 am

What helps students feel motivated is being creative, listening to others that may want to share about their life. When people share with others,they might not understand because it's not something they are used to hearing. When they do hear, it might seem like they really enjoy what they do and how they.re living their life. But it can also help people around you, so it can motivate them to learn.

M Aguilar

1/25/2023 11:57:44 am

What helps students to learn is when teachers love their job and really interact with us. I feel like when teachers interact with us and explain things to us, the majority of the time students do end up learning. The more creative the teacher is with the lesson the more the students will be engaged with the lesson.

J Melgar link

1/25/2023 07:47:38 pm

I agree. There are teachers who don't put enough effort into getting their students engaged in the work, so that makes the student lose the motivation to do or learn anything in the class.

C Valdez 3A

1/26/2023 11:04:08 am

I agree, having a teacher like this is important for motivating students. Having a teacher that makes subjects fun and easy to learn is what makes students want to learn more. A teacher that doesn't like their job shows it when they learn and it makes the students not want to learn either.

f garnica 1st

1/27/2023 09:13:11 am

i agree with this because it it true the more you get to know your teacher it just make the class more fun and have activitys if the teacher doesnt put effort in it no one is going to like them or the subject.

K. Holt 6B

1/25/2023 02:46:29 pm

There are a lot of things that motivate students like an engaging teacher, fun group projects, students who help each other, etc but what motivates me is different. One thing that motivates me is for me and my family's future because i want to do better then my biological parents did. I want to get good grades to make it to college and get a good paying job so that i can give my little siblings a life i never got. The second thing that motivates me is being able to play sports because with a failing grade i will be sitting on the bench. Playing volleyball keeps me from falling in a hole that ill never get out of.

R.Waits 7B

1/26/2023 11:44:18 am

To be honest, I'm the same way with the motivations. I want to be better and have better for my family and myself. These are really great motivations that you have.

J Melgar 6B link

1/25/2023 07:45:21 pm

To me, what motivates students is having a good understanding and helpful teacher. I think this is the most important thing a student can have to motivate them. Other things that can make a student motivated about a class, can be having good friends and family to push them to do good, checking what the student feels most comfortable with doing in the class room or how they learn best. Building a connection can also help the student become motivated in school. Lastly not getting a lot of work, make it fun and easy for the student to enjoy doing instead of having them worry.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

1/27/2023 12:08:05 am

Having a "helpful teacher" motivates me too. I love when they ask everyone personally if they understand everything or if they have any questions because you can see they really want you to succeed. There's something about it that also makes me want to succeed.

D.Burris 5B

1/27/2023 07:23:13 pm

I agree, having a teacher who is willing to help me understand the material being taught will motivate me to get the work done.

Khamari Caldwell 1A

1/27/2023 09:08:24 am

A helpful teacher will always be a good motivation for me to keep doing my work. if a teacher is willing to help me at any time then i will always try my hardest on every assignment.

F. Maltos 3A

1/27/2023 09:35:36 pm

I agree with you because teachers should check what the students feel most comfortable with doing in the classroom or how they learn best. I have noticed that some students are worried or shy to go to their class because the teacher makes them do something that students are not comfortable with for example presenting in front of a class. As we all know, we all learn differently and teachers should know how each individual student learn best!

Zariya Boyce 1A

1/26/2023 08:38:18 am

I also think that what motivates students are their interests in a topic. I say this because no student wants to be in a boring class. Students love classrooms that are fun, and interesting. Students love classes where they can always smile, and laugh. Students love to be in classes where their desires of their future play a big part. An example would be like a student wanting to be a future fashion designer, therefore they would love to be in a fashion design/sewing class.

C Valdez 3A

1/26/2023 11:15:17 am

I agree, liking the subject in the first place is what makes students be motivated into learning the topic. Learning something students are passionate about will be the easiest motivator for them. Having a class that's fun is also really important because it makes them want to learn and motivates them.

R. Brown 7B

1/26/2023 01:12:29 pm

Something that caught my eye was when you said kids like to be in a fun, energetic class. That's definitely true because being in a class with lectures and boredom don't equal motivation.

m santos 7b

1/26/2023 08:56:54 am

The article is a way for others to understand what motivates students to keep learning. They talk about the emotional connection they make to their education and how it has affected them in the long run. This is a reminder that we need to find the motivation to keeep coming to school and learning. This motivation stays with them through the future because they are learning something that engages or they are actually interested in.

R. Brown 7B

1/26/2023 01:10:12 pm

I see what you mean. this article definitely reaches a broader audience and shows them how to motivate students and what better helps in these scenarios.

Raheem Beck 5B

1/26/2023 09:32:29 am

In the first part of the article they talk about how intresting and exciting the teacher might be. When you have a teacher that switches things up and you have a relatioship you tend to be excited to attend their class and listen to watever they have to say. Also they talk about getting into college and just having good grades is their motivation. They have a standard of life they want to live so putting the work in now to go to the college they believe will help is wht gives them that drive.

lili s

1/26/2023 10:28:07 am

i agree teachers play a big role on how students are motivated to learn especially in high school students dont really have any motivation for school while even at school

C Valdez 3A

1/26/2023 10:59:48 am

The article lists what motivates students into learning and mentions that a passionate teacher is something that can motivate students into learning and I agree, having a teacher that can make anything interesting to learn about is important for schools because no one wants a teacher that bores or complains a lot. A genuine interest in the topic as well as a willingness to learn are also really important reasons to what motivates students because if you want to learn it makes school a lot easier to go through. The article also mentions that preparing for the future is another motivator for learning and I think it's the most important because schools were made to prepare you for when you get a job or go to college as well as teach you.

R.Waits 7B

1/26/2023 11:36:03 am

This article tells us what actually and genuinely motivates students to learn and what demotivates them to do better. Teachers that get on their level without degrading and fully understates where their students are coming from, invited them to be motivated in schools. The article also gives examples from students that experienced certain situations that affected them. A lot of people already enjoy spending time in classes and learning, it just is the atmosphere that staff and the schools surrounds themselves in.

M Davis 1a

1/26/2023 11:54:53 am

What motivates students is interacting in the classroom. Students become discouraged when teachers lecture all class periods. It causes students to zone out and not become interested.

A. Sanchez 5B

1/26/2023 01:16:27 pm

I agree most of the assignments and lessons we have are all in the computer and its just too boring. Interaction is something that will definitely help.

K.Williams 3A

1/26/2023 11:57:00 pm

I agree , a very talkative teacher will create a quiet uninterested class.

J leslie !A

1/27/2023 09:09:07 am

i agree, students tend to zone out when the teachers are talking to long or even just talking about something they are not interested in

ireuna 6B

1/26/2023 12:09:26 pm

I agree because without the teachers and our people we wouldn't become the person we is today

R. Brown 7B

1/26/2023 01:08:11 pm

I completely understand where they were coming from in the article. These are the things that motivate me to learn because these are some of the basic needs of me doing my work. A teacher that listens and isn't too strict as well as interactive classwork so i'm not sitting around the whole time being bored by a lecture is something that is very pleasing as a student.

K. Romero 2A

1/26/2023 11:17:23 pm

I agree, having a teacher who is not to strict can also motivate me. having a safe environment helps learn and feel comfortable asking for help when needed. Also seeing a teacher who cares not just about how students grades makes them look and actually care how their students are doing is a big motivation to keep going in school.

A. Tindle 7b

1/27/2023 02:54:23 pm

I totally agree with you. There is a big debate with the fact that teachers think their class can be super boring, as well as how they teach, and they will still have passing students. Thats why I appreciate teachers that really try and understand their students learning styles, and act on it.

A. Sanchez 5B

1/26/2023 01:08:41 pm

The article talks about how students had a solution to motivate them to learn.I have never considered myself an avid learner, school has always bored me to death but it also depends on the environment of the room most of the time I walk in a class everyone has their head down on their phones or just look like they dont want to be there. Until I joined a specific club I always feel a welcoming environment when i walk in there, there is never a boring time in that class and i have met nice people.

G. Calderon Batista 2A

1/26/2023 10:55:58 pm

What motivates me personally is teachers who actually engage with their students on a more personal level. Teachers who treat their students like their "family" and not just students that they have to teach to make a living. I don't really have a lot of things that motivate me to learn besides teachers engaging in activities that will help me learn while not being boring because i know sometimes it has to be boring. Seeing people who are young, successful, and financially stable that dont have to worry about certain things because they put in the hard work and dedication to get where theyre at young motivates to learn & be better in school & also challenge myself.

K. Romero 2A

1/26/2023 11:13:34 pm

I completely agree with you. teachers should make the effort to get to know their student better. making activities based on what their students like is also a way to engage students. But comparing yourself to other people is also not a good way to challenge yourself because at some point you will convince yourself what you are doing is not enough

K. Romero 2A

1/26/2023 11:09:12 pm

according to the article what motivates students to learn is good teachers. some teachers may be good at teaching but are horrible at encouraging the student to learn and both play a big role into education. Also students can tell when teachers are not into the subject they are teaching, and that discourages a student big time. Hands on activities also help students get motivated. not all students are visual learners and having hands on activities helps them. a teachers responsibility is to get to know their students and what way they learn best and if they can not do that then they have failed at their job.

K.Williams 3A

1/26/2023 11:55:42 pm

I totally agree with you , having a teacher who is not engaged in the subject will cause students to drift off and put their focus on something else. It is always important to keep students engaged to create a positive atmosphere.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

1/27/2023 12:02:56 am

I agree, i think one example of that is when you see you have a teacher who's a coach for something like math or history. Like yeah the work is gonna be easy but i'm not gonna learn anything and will struggle when i actually need the information.

beatriz zumaya 1a

1/27/2023 09:10:52 am

I agree with your comment I to also believe that seeing the teachers not be Into their own subject can make you feel the same way and not want to do the work or put as much effort

Lemoey Robinson 2A

1/27/2023 11:48:47 am

i agree with this because when i have a bad teacher who always lectures it makes me not want to learn but when i have a good teacher i learn more.

K.Williams 3A

1/26/2023 11:50:56 pm

The article is stating what motivates students to learn. In my opinion , teachers who introduce collaboration but also set expectations for the classroom is a way of motivating kids to learn. Other things like positive relationships can encourage students , motivating them as well as promoting their desire to learn. Sharing personal information about your family or interest outside of school will also motivate children as they feel a connection.

Joseph Ballard 1a

1/27/2023 07:51:48 am

Teachers should look into was to let the student showcase there creativity and not just give out test because the students will not be motivated.

beatriz zumaya 1a

1/27/2023 09:06:30 am

I agree I believe that opening up about somethings that happen out of school will bring you closer to your teacher and help them understand you.

Rangel J. 6b

1/27/2023 09:14:11 am

Yes i agree just giving out test is not showing creativty in the teachers part and will not motiviate students to want to learn at all.

eduardo maso 2a

1/27/2023 11:23:48 am

the article was definitely an eyesight for teachers who are trying to find fun ways to motivate students to learn and what to expect when entering the classroom.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

1/26/2023 11:58:50 pm

I think this article was really interesting and could be really informative to teachers who struggle with their students. I also liked how they asked students what opens them up to new knowledge and they gave honest answers. I feel like most kids feel the same way they do because I've heard similar things at my schools. Hopefully a struggling teacher comes across it and tries to appeal to her students and they end up learning.

Joseph Ballard 1a

1/27/2023 07:50:41 am

I agree teachers who struggle too grab there student’s attention should look into this article.

Rangel J. 6b

1/27/2023 09:13:06 am

I agree because some teachers may not be able to figure out what the problem is and why they can't get their students to want to engage more and this article can help them out a lot.

Jeremiah Bryant

1/27/2023 09:47:00 am

I completely agree hopefully it gives them a better understanding of the things we want to less more and less of.

eduardo maso 2a

1/27/2023 11:22:23 am

i agree, some teachers are ready to help other students learn but just don't know where to start.

J Castillo 3A

1/27/2023 03:35:01 pm

I agree, this can help teacher get an idea of what a student might need for them to feel motivated into learning

Joseph Ballard 1A

1/27/2023 07:10:15 am

Parents motivate a student by encouraging them by giving them incentives for good grades.Students can also be motivated by learning more by extra curricular activities.

brooke

1/27/2023 09:18:51 am

i agree parents play a big role in motivation in their kids as well.When your parents show their proud of you, it gives you an extra push

S Griffin 1A

1/27/2023 09:00:04 am

I believe students who learn outside of school as well, obtain more knowledge.

brooke

1/27/2023 09:16:09 am

i agree because you could learn something outside of school that you would never learn in school.

Khamari Caldwell 1A

1/27/2023 09:02:59 am

Sometimes students are not willing to do homework at home due to there situation. They might be going through something and are not able to get to do the homework. What will motivate them is a understanding teacher or parent that will guide them and find a way for them to complete work without being stressed.

R. Lynch 3A

1/28/2023 12:34:29 am

I agree. External factors can heavily impact a student's motivation to do well in school.

beatriz zumaya 1a

1/27/2023 09:03:18 am

This article gives you different POV of students that learn differently and with different motives. The willingness to stay focused and entertained with the topic. I agree with the "Teachers who inspire a love of learning" comments I believe that seeing the teachers hype about the subject they are teaching will hype up the student to open up and learn from that subject

Jeremiah Bryant

1/27/2023 09:46:01 am

I agree the when teachers are passionate we are most likely to be as well.

James leslie 1A

1/27/2023 09:07:14 am

i think what motivate is a drive and a passion to do something.for example sports l might motivate you to have good grdes or your not going to play

Rangel J. 6b

1/27/2023 09:11:29 am

I agree with this article because how i learn is having an interactive teacher and genuine topics i enjoy talking about.Being nteractive to me is way more important than just reading something out of a book. KIds now days don't learn just by readig a text book and thats all a lot of teachers do. Setting my own goals is important to me to because it makes me want to accomplish them more. These are all the reasons for why a student would want to learn in class.

r.suarez 3a

1/27/2023 10:00:31 am

i agree with you because i believe we need teachers who we can be interactive with.

brooke washington

1/27/2023 09:13:28 am

I think that teachers do motivate students. When the class is more hands on and active it seem to get the students attention. Rather then sitting in a class with a boring teacher who only gives book work.

r.suarez 3a

1/27/2023 09:59:39 am

I agree with you that with the right teacher learning can happen.

M. Espino 7B

1/27/2023 06:39:55 pm

I really agree with this, because many people like learning and learn easier when doing hands on activities.

Jeremiah Bryant

1/27/2023 09:45:08 am

This article is a very interesting article because i have a very similar perspective on this, i hate the fact that we attend school for things that are not relevant plus we have no interest in anything that we learn unless we find is valuable. The fact that they mentioned passionate teachers is good too because some teachers act as if they don´t like their profession and it is very non motivating.

r.suarez 3a

1/27/2023 09:59:04 am

I agree with you that students need the correct teacher.

D. Sparks 1A

1/27/2023 10:53:52 am

Teachers that don't seem motivated to teach me also make me discouraged in learning because the information that is being taught doesn't come off as effective. I agree on the point that schools could change a bit to make schools relevant to each student and their future.

J Castillo 3A

1/27/2023 03:33:37 pm

I agree, a lot of teachers do don't their job, just expect for the students to learn without any teaching

M. Espino 7B

1/27/2023 06:52:54 pm

I agree, because there are not many courses that appeal to most of us and we genuinely do not have any interest in it.

r.suarez 3a

1/27/2023 09:58:18 am

In the article it says that students who are motivated to learn are the students who actually want to learn something new. It says students who are open to knowledge will learn then the ones who aren't. I actually agree with this because in class i do notice that the kids who actually sit in listen are the ones to actually learn something and the ones who don't are not. Another point that the article says is about how the teachers can inspire their students. I agree with that as well because i believe with the right teacher anything can be learned.

D.Sparks 1A

1/27/2023 10:49:38 am

The ones who don't sit in there in listen may just not be motivated to learn, or they might not be intrigued in how they are learning. Just because someone isn't listening doesn't mean they do not want to learn, it could just simply mean the class isn't as hands on as it needs to be.

A. Tindle 7b

1/27/2023 02:49:12 pm

I agree with you Sparks, because it could get really agitating hearing the whole "just listen thing" as if all peoples brains function the same. Learning is different for everyone, and some people could just sit there and listen and get it, others might need a little more help,and thats okay.

D. Costilla 5B

1/27/2023 10:51:45 pm

I highly agree with you about the fact that with the right teacher anything can be learned. I believe the best teachers are the ones that are genuinely happy to be there, happy to teach. In my opinion, I believe if a teacher is really strict and mean, it makes it harder for a student to want to learn, or want to be there.

G. Ojeh B6

1/27/2023 11:02:38 pm

I believe that engaged and dynamic teachers encourage pupils to learn more. I believe that involving pupils in the classroom inspires them to desire to learn. I believe you developed a strong bond with them.

A Hernandez 5B

1/27/2023 10:13:37 am

I think when teachers are involved and interactive it makes students want to learn more. I think when a teacher is involved with their students it motivates them to want to learn. I feel like you build a good relationship them.

Lemoey Robinson 2A

1/27/2023 11:47:34 am

i agree with this comment because when i actually learn something its always from the teachers that are more involved and interactive.

Desiree Ware 3A

1/27/2023 08:50:46 pm

Yes I agree, when u establish that relationship with your students it makes them want to do better.

D. Sparks 1A

1/27/2023 10:45:59 am

This article explains exactly what motivates most students to learn. Most students who believe that their teacher is a good teacher and loves participating in the class because it is interactive, are more motivated to learn then others. However, people's futures and their personal goals are the biggest motivators because most students need a purpose to engage in what they are learning.

eduardo maso 2a

1/27/2023 11:21:33 am

The article was greatly on topic and to the participants that inspire learning is truly marvelous in the idea that learning is more than just filling your brain with "random topics". The article was about the different ways you can expand learning and how it takes the willingness to learn or the motivation required to make learning fun for one.

Lemoey robinson 2A

1/27/2023 11:46:17 am

In the article it's talking about how students should open up their mind to learn more knowledge. Also it was saying that we should be motivated to expand our thinking. That is true because if we're close minded then we won't ever learn anything.

A. Tindle 7b

1/27/2023 02:44:14 pm

This article is one many should read. Its telling one of the main reasons people who are in school tend to fail.The key to learning things is usually picking a topic you're interested in. Having intrest in something, will make you more willing to learn, beacuse you actually want to.

Shamarian Samuels

1/27/2023 02:55:58 pm

In the article "What Students Are Saying About What Motivates Them to Learn" Mr. Malesic is trying to break down what motivates students to be open to learning new things. When a teacher interacts more with their students and tries to relate with them the students pay more attention and actually learns.

J Castillo 3A

1/27/2023 03:32:02 pm

In the article "What students are saying about what motivates them to learn" talks about what gets a student to feel motivated in learning, they give examples and the one that stood out was having great teachers, having great teachers is very different than not having great teachers, students will prefer great teachers that interact with the whole class making them want to participate and feel motivated to learn more not like a quiet class with out any interaction.

M. Espino 7B

1/27/2023 06:35:44 pm

In the article "What students are saying about what motivates them to learn." they talk about how having great teachers, interactive classes, setting their own goal and having an interest in the subject are all very motivating to many students. I think teachers have a major role in making some of the stuff they teach interesting to most. Many students cannot and simply do not want to sit there for a long period of time learning something they are not interested in. Some of the students might be more "hands on" learners, like myself. Also getting good grades and people being proud of you, no matter how little it is, is very motivating to most students, because they might not have someone there to tell them "I'm proud of you."

D.Burris 5B

1/27/2023 07:10:28 pm

In this article it talks about what motivates students to learn. For me, I think what motivates students to learn is having a teacher who actually enjoys teaching. I believe that when a teacher is engaging with students in the classroom then students are excited to come to class and learn.

Desiree Ware 3A

1/27/2023 08:49:07 pm

Yes I agree, it’s the little things about engaging with students even with the simple questions like, how is your day going or how are you.

G.Ojeh B6

1/27/2023 11:01:43 pm

I do think that it's the little things, like asking pupils how they're doing or simply how they are, that make a difference in their learning.

D. Montgomery 6B

1/27/2023 11:49:56 pm

I agree, the environment of the classroom plays a huge role with how much work the student puts out.

Desiree Ware 3A

1/27/2023 08:47:53 pm

In this article it lists different things that help students learn. Me as a student what motivates students to learn is the atmosphere and having a teacher that enjoys teaching because when you have those two things it makes a student want to do better and push themselves to learn new things.

Fanny Maltos 3A

1/27/2023 09:26:27 pm

In the article “What students are saying about what motivates them to learn” talks about different reasons students are motivated to learn. What motivates students to learn is having a teacher that interacts with their students and actually care about students as an individual. What motivates me to learn is when I’m in a class and the teacher is very engaging in teaching us and that’s what gets students to come to class everyday and to learn something new. I also think that if we had interesting classes we will be willing to learn about that topic. At the end of the day what motivates all of us to learn in school even if we are not interested in the topics is to graduate and get our diploma because of all the hard work we payed off in those school years!

D. Costilla 5B

1/27/2023 10:46:06 pm

I definitely get where you're coming from. I also get motivated whenever a teacher is very engaging in teaching. It makes me want to learn more, and get to see their point of view in things. And once someone gets interested in a topic, one is interested. It gives you a drive to want to understand it more.

Morgan Johnson 5B

1/27/2023 11:58:46 pm

I agree, motivation helps us with our way to graduation. It helps us look forward to the end of our high school years and the beginning of our college life.

A. Green 3a

1/27/2023 10:06:05 pm

At the beginning of the article it says that students who are willing to learn usually learn better and I agree with this whole heartedly. If a student doesn't want to be there and learn, then they wont. I am willing to learn and my teachers and the pressure of getting into a good school is what motivates me.

D. Montgomery

1/27/2023 11:44:01 pm

I agree with this statement because I value my future and the pressure I feel motivates me to try and have a better future.

D. Costilla 5B

1/27/2023 10:40:10 pm

In this article it talks about the different type of ways a student gets motivated to learn. They mention how students mainly get motivated to learn when they have great teachers, and a genuine subject they are interested in. I agree with the points they mentioned in the article. As a student, I tend to feel motivated to learn when my teachers make it fun and interesting for us. I feel like it really does make a huge difference, Especially when they mention having a genuine interest in a subject, for me in this case it would be health science. I've realized that I genuinely have this drive to learn more about medicine, since I want to work in the medical field in the future. Having this drive and goal pushes me to want to learn more in school, it inspires me to try my very best. Which is why I agree with the points they mention in the article.

K Lake 3A

1/27/2023 11:08:54 pm

Do agree with your statement. People tend to be more captivated in what their doing if there is some fun to get them going in the class room. Nobody wants to be in a boring class room.

Morgan Johnson 5B

1/27/2023 11:57:12 pm

I agree, motivation helps us as students when it comes to overwhelming assignments, or just personally. Motivation helps boost ourselves.

K Jacinto 6B

1/27/2023 10:45:58 pm

What I read from the article is that how good healthy school environments encourage students to do better. So if the teachers don’t want to interact and have special connection with the student then nothing gets across the kid. With the help of teachers students also get inspired to go to college.

G. Ojeh

1/27/2023 11:00:21 pm

I agree that a student's desire to learn is greatly influenced by their teacher. Students are highly motivated by a terrific instructor who genuinely cares about them and encourages them to work hard and perform better.

K Lake 3A

1/27/2023 11:06:50 pm

What motivate students? I think what motivate students are the teachers. Just think about it. When a genuine teacher try her best to push him/her students to succeed in the classroom, eventually, the students are going to try their best in the classroom as well because they see that the teacher actually cares. So, its like saying, " If you'll try with me, I'll try with you. "

Riana Thomas 5b

1/27/2023 11:48:54 pm

I totally agree with you teachers need to be there to teach their students

D. Montgomery 6B

1/27/2023 11:26:53 pm

What truly motivates a student is their concern for their future. if the student wants a good life after high school or college they will put in the work to achieve it. Parents, teachers, friends, and other family members can try to motivate them but it's up to the student to really lock in and do the work.

Riana Thomas 5b

1/27/2023 11:45:44 pm

What motivates kids to learn at school are the teachers engaging with the students. I feel like if you engage with your students and interact the students are going to feel important. As a student you should engage with your students so that we can learn better and understand the topic better. Also making the lesson fun the students will interact with you more.

R. Lynch

1/28/2023 12:33:17 am

I agree. Engagement with a student is the key for performing well in school and for motivating a student.

Morgan Johnson 5B

1/27/2023 11:51:00 pm

The article is about motivating kids. Teachers help motivate students when it comes to education depending on how they do it. This can be by giving helpful lessons or just having a conversation.

R. Lynch 3A

1/28/2023 12:32:06 am

What motivates a student to achieve excellence to school is an engaging classroom. Teachers who connect well with the students often boosts their motivation. With this type of connection, the student will be able to understand the teacher a lot more.

Gabriel Castaneda 2A

1/28/2023 04:27:10 pm

Teachers really motivate students if they connect with them and talk to their students under any circumstance. Students want to go to school and be safe and acquired for meaning that they want to be looked after and make sure that they are okay and well. Teachers that make sure that their students are good are the teachers that make students motivated and make the students actually want to go to class and learn.

T Terry 6B

2/7/2023 10:51:09 am

Student’s motivation to learn could be influenced on how they interact or the lesson being taught. The way teachers present the information could grab their attention and encourage them to be included. Others ideas or goals to strive can also positively effect how they want the future or thoughts to come.

B Wilkinson 6B

2/7/2023 10:58:31 am

I agree, some students like some subjects better than others.

Tutt 6B

2/7/2023 10:57:56 am

What motivates students to learn i think is to explain the learning in a form we can relate too. Like with stories show it in a movie or something. Another one is to really get to understand the kids you have in your class understand if they need more help and help when asked to for help.

B Wilkinson 6B

2/7/2023 11:02:31 am

This article talks about what motivates students to learn. I feel like the most prominent thing that students are really drawn to is a teacher that cares about the kids and makes her job fun instead of complaining about stuff. My math teacher last year was a very fun and cool teacher and wasn't strict as long as you did your work and went through the notes with us. It is also good when a teacher can slow down at students requests and help them with their problems. But it is the little things that matter when it comes down to students wanting to actually learn in the classroom.

M. Mitchell 6b

2/7/2023 11:08:52 am

The entire point of the school system is to encourage students to invest in an education. The rest is up to the kid themselves to actually put in the effort. I've found that most kids who lack motivation in school are unsure about their future, and therefore have no where to direct their attention.

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