Beth Hennessey - Motivation and Creativity in the Classroom

Beth Hennesey, a psychology professor, shares her journey from teaching elementary school to researching motivation and creativity in education. She highlights the decline in students' motivation and creativity as they progress through school and identifies key factors that hinder these traits. Her research emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation for fostering creativity and suggests that many traditional classroom practices are counterproductive. Hennesey advocates for educational approaches that prioritize students' intrinsic interests and passions to enhance motivation and creativity.

What teaching approach did Beth Hennesey use in her early career?

• Integrated day

• Traditional classroom

• Montessori method

• Homeschooling

What did Beth Hennesey notice about her students' motivation and creativity over time?

• It decreased

• It remained the same

• It increased significantly

• It varied randomly

According to Beth, what is essential for fostering creativity?

• Extrinsic rewards

• Intrinsic motivation

• Strict discipline

• Peer pressure

Which of the following is NOT a surefire killer of intrinsic motivation?

• Offering rewards

• Encouraging exploration

• Limiting choices

• Setting up evaluations

What is the key message Beth Hennesey conveys for enhancing motivation and creativity?

• Increase surveillance

• Focus on intrinsic interests

• Provide more rewards

• Limit student autonomy