“The Smartest Kid in Class”

I was sent this video by @DigitalMaxwell and I wanted to share it with you. It is called “The Smartest Kid in Class”. As I wind down the semester and am soon heading into final exams, I find this particularly relevant. And the moral of the story?… KNOW YOUR STUDENTS!

Caring enough to know your students and creating a learning climate in the classroom that makes each student feel heard, valued, and known is just good practice.  In a previous blog I outlined “The 3C’s”-care, competence and choice. These are 3 essential human needs, that when met lead to more self-determined forms of motivation and potentially a host of positive outcomes such as improved self-perceptions, enjoyment, health, well-being, intrinsic motivation, and sustained participation and effort….all things we should be striving to attain or facilitate in others.