13 Principles

Principle number 3 discusses how motivation and self-directed learning can make learning more authentic.Scaffolding seems like the underlying principle of motivating and self-directing student learning. Prior knowledge lays the foundation which can motivate the students when connections are made. Intriguing facts may make the students want to learn more about a particular subject matter which would self-direct them to their own learning. The teacher's job is to keep students motivated and interested in what they are learning. If students do not see the purpose or reason for what they are learning the less likely they will learn the material.