Give teens freedom and autonomy
OVERVIEW
Students have an intrinsic psychological need to feel like they have control over their lives and are able to make choices on their own.The feeling of being forced into something immediately creates mental resistance, making students think of something as a boring chore rather than engaging in an activity authentically.
Dos and Don’ts
RECOMMENDATIONS 1/2
Try to refrain from framing activities as “homework” or something that is mandatory
Significance
- When something is enforced on a student, it becomes a chore
- Some teens have perception that if something is forced on them, it becomes “uncool”
RECOMMENDATIONS 2/2
Give students freedom for how they want to approach an activity
Significance
- By giving them flexibility and control over how exactly they want to do something, students get a sense of autonomy, which is key to self-motivation
- Makes students feel like they have arrived at a learning conclusion on their own through their own merits
- Give students a sense of freshness and novelty compared to everyday school lessons
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