Motivational Techniques Flashcards
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What is the main motivational purpose of progress cards or skill checklists?
Answer: To give learners and parents visible evidence of achievement
Tracking skill completion lets learners see their progress, which reinforces effort.
An instructor wants to correct a skill without discouraging a learner. Which phrasing is best?
Answer: 'Try reaching farther forward with your arm on the next one.'
Positive, action-focused corrections tell learners what to do instead of what they did wrong.
Which factor most influences whether young children stay motivated in a lesson?
Answer: Fun, variety, and frequent success
Young children stay engaged when lessons are playful, varied, and allow frequent success.
A learner succeeds at a skill for the first time. When should the instructor give praise?
Answer: Immediately after the success
Immediate reinforcement strongly connects the behavior with the positive outcome.
How does a safe, well-organized learning environment affect motivation?
Answer: Learners who feel safe are more willing to take risks and try new skills
Feeling physically and emotionally safe allows learners to attempt challenging skills.
Which approach best motivates a mixed-ability group?
Answer: Offering variations of a skill so each learner is appropriately challenged
Differentiated tasks let every learner experience both challenge and success.
An instructor sets a goal that is far too difficult for a beginner. What is the likely effect?
Answer: Frustration and decreased motivation
Unrealistic goals lead to repeated failure, which lowers confidence and motivation.