Kids do well if they can. Kids do well if they want to. It was interesting hearing his perspective on these two statements. A lot of the time teachers say kids will do well if they want to and it comes down to no goals or no motivation. Some students in my class I can give out how many rewards and goals and incentives and it does nothing for them because at home their experience is different. At home they aren't getting the praise they want and need. They aren't getting the support they need.
