Tuesday, September 7, 2010

ASCD Inservice: Research Says: Choice Is a Matter of Degree

ASCD Inservice: Research Says: Choice Is a Matter of Degree

Research Says: Choice Is a Matter of Degree

Sept10cover_blogStudent projects can draw on student motivation to showcase critical thinking skills and content knowledge. These outcomes, however, are not a given. The "Research Says . . . " column in this month's EL sifts the data to deliver these guidelines for designing student projects: consider who and what is driving the assignment.

While choice is a motivator in student work, too many choices can actually demotivate students. Offer limited choices