Internal and external motivation lie at the cusp of the line between ego needs and the need to know and understand. The way to rise above ego and the new set of bigger, shinier rims is to change motivation from external to internal. Rather than competing with the Jones next door, look to you internal guidance to help lead you. I know I know the ego is loud and we want to have the nicer car than the Jones, but it will provide a clearer path to work on the internal dialog.
This step is HUGE and really is the major hurdle to change education. If students, teachers, and administrators keep playing the game and handing out pellets for grades, etc, then the shift will not happen. The change in education will come when students are brought into the circle to lead their paths, not follow the path that has been laid out. That is ownership, leadership, and character.
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