How many times have you heard teachers talk about the students who are “unmotivated” or “just don’t try”? Consider this – motivation, by the definition of many researchers, includes two important factors:
- The student must have a goal (even short term).
- The student must possess the skills to meet that goal.
Supposing that the student has not gained certain skills, no bribe or threat will change that student’s ability to get the job done.
For an individual student, it is critical that his or her skill set be assessed, so that he or she can be taught the skills necessary to find success. If your child is struggling in school, seems unmotivated, or has been diagnosed with a learning disability, contact me today for a free consultation on how individualized tutoring can help.