Classroom resource for defining the Non-motivated student in the art classroom

2. The Non-Motivated Studentby Marie Max The Journal of the American Medical Association (9/9/2009) found a disruption in the brains ability to respond in the reward and motivational pathways, due to a lack of dopamine, a common factor in ADHD diagnoses. Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse, states that what begins with disruption in the motivation path leads to inattention and hyper-activity. She suggest that teachers intervene with the idea of students' being medicated and instead "... devise methods to provide 'extra-engagement."

3. THE NON-MOTIVATED STUDENT

4. Types of MOTIVATION INTRINSIC DEPENDENT Performs task with continuous support INDEPENDENT Can perform a task without continuous support EXTRINSIC

5. CAUSE OF NON-MOTIVATION Low self-esteem Lack of support at home No high expectations and support in the classroom Imbalance between skills and challenges ( I.E.P., E.L.S., etc.)

6. EFFECT from lack of motivation avoid activities Form negative attitudes about learning Tasks are meaningless Frustration

7. Result Insecurity and isolation

8. Assessing Motivation Degree of PERSISTENCE Ability to take on CHALLENGES Amount of INDEPENDENCE EMOTION and ATTIDUDE

9. Degree of PERSISTANCE begin with shorter and less challenging tasks. If the student gives up easily…

10. Amount of INDEPENDENCE Consistently needs help completing tasks? Offer activities that spark innate interests or natural abilities.

11. CHOICES OF CHALLENGE Easy tasks are chosen for instant success. Provide appropriate challenges: skill, age, etc.

12. EMOTION and ATTITUDE Offer a variety: new and unexplored activities

13. Do Not’s Negatives don’t work – induce bitterness and segregation Remove from an activity Deprive of rewards Express anger (remember adults don’t argue with children) Over-motivation is over-kill

14. Motivational Do’s Positive reinforcement – encouraging, uplifting Special duties Seat near visual aides and teacher’s desk Fill a small incentive jar with marbles per task Subtle, frequent compliments