Of the following, which is the most important way to communicate ...

[Beheh]

Of the following, which is the most important way to communicate to students that you care about them?
 
  a. Demonstrate that you respect them by holding them to high standards.
  b. Avoid being too critical of their work, which could possibly damage their self-esteem.
  c. Avoid teaching topics that aren't relevant to their lives.
  d. Give homework assignments on which all students can consistently succeed.

Question 2

Describe the components and the variables in the Model for Promoting Student Motivation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[ambernicolefink]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

The components in the Model for Promoting Student Motivation include: 1) the teacher: personal qualities that increase motivation to learn; 2) learning climate, creating a motivating environment; and 3) instructional variables: developing interest in learning activities.
Variables within the first component include, personal teaching efficacy, modeling and enthusiasm, expectations, and caring. Within the learning climate component, the variables are, order and safety, task comprehension, success, and challenge. Within the instruction component, the variables are: introductory focus, involvement, personalization, and feedback.