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S/PS/184. There are many factors that affect how children learn. Focus on one or two areas which might explain why some children are more or less successful than others

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2009
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The paper looks at the role of motivation and intelligence in children's academic achievement. Theories and models of motivation are reviewed evaluating their usefulness for teaching practices. The role of intelligence in a child's success is discussed arguing the existence of multiple intelligences and highlighting the need to identify children's strengths in the process of teaching.

 

KEYWORDS: Teaching, motivation, intelligence, students, childrens academic success,