motivation Archives - Kevin Plummer, PhD https://kevinplummerphd.com/tag/motivation/ School Clinical & Consulting Services Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:45:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://kevinplummerphd.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-KP-SCCS-900-1-75x75.png motivation Archives - Kevin Plummer, PhD https://kevinplummerphd.com/tag/motivation/ 32 32 Good Fit Program https://kevinplummerphd.com/good-fit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=good-fit Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:28:08 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1352 In all cases of the good fit program, you are using the student’s motivation to work harder to make things a good fit, and to accept responsibility when the activity or situation is no longer a choice (rather than the student placing blame externally). Also, “good fit” enables students to experience another chance at reward […]

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]]> In all cases of the good fit program, you are using the student’s motivation to work harder to make things a good fit, and to accept responsibility when the activity or situation is no longer a choice (rather than the student placing blame externally). Also, “good fit” enables students to experience another chance at reward activities, but it is another chance with growth potential, a chance to do it differently, a chance to learn a new way to be successful with the activity or situation.

Good Fit Visual Chart (only) Below:

Being a Good Sport – Comprehension Guide Below:

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]]> Visual Systems to Increase Motivation and Support Better Decision Making https://kevinplummerphd.com/visual-systems-to-increase-motivation-and-support-better-decision-making/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visual-systems-to-increase-motivation-and-support-better-decision-making Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:13:34 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=273 Many children, especially emotionally troubled children (e.g., anxiety, depression, chronic stress, anger management), children with autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit disorder, and children with language processing problems have trouble with motivation, especially when the direction is provided verbally.

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Related Article: Why Visual?

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]]> Motivation Management – Student Motivation as an Academic Enabler for School Success https://kevinplummerphd.com/motivation-management-student-motivation-as-an-academic-enabler-for-school-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=motivation-management-student-motivation-as-an-academic-enabler-for-school-success Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:58:05 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=233 Most people in education have long known that student academic competence requires more than academic skill proficiency. To benefit fully from the academic experience, students need sufficient interpersonal skills and motivation.

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]]> Most people in education have long known that student academic competence requires more than academic skill proficiency. To benefit fully from the academic experience, students need sufficient interpersonal skills and motivation…

Also see: Micro Goal Programming

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