Innovative pedagogical strategies to promote motivation and commitment in the children's classroom
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8357578Keywords:
early childhood education, motivation and engagement, pedagogical strategiesAbstract
This article examines a variety of pedagogical strategies designed to foster motivation and engagement in the realm of early childhood education. Recognizing the crucial importance of these factors for academic success and emotional well-being, the research focuses on identifying effective methods that can be easily implemented by educators and professionals. Using a mixed-method research design that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis, multiple techniques were evaluated, including gamification, collaborative learning, and approaches based on self-determination theory. The results show that a combination of these strategies can be significantly effective in enhancing children's motivation and engagement in the educational setting. In addition, the importance of adapting the strategies to the individual needs of the students to maximize their impact is highlighted. The article concludes with recommendations for the practical implementation of these strategies in the classroom and suggests directions for future research in this field.
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