3-2-1 TUESDAYS WITH MS NIV

Issue #170, 10th October 2023

If you are good at taking school tests, are you outstanding in your college years? if you are good at college tests, are you great at your job behavior? If you are good in your job, are you likely to do good in your personal life? What makes us good in one area and not so good in the other area which has obvious linkages? The usual criteria of intellectual capability and interpersonal behavior are major parts of testing for college admissions or recruitment for jobs. How does it pan out for entrepreneurship? in personal lives? in areas that we look for mastery? what motivates us in one area and fails to motivate us in the other areas of our lives? what is motivation after all? how do we motivate our children, our students, and ourselves and stay motivated?

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Three images of the week:

Two Thoughts of the Week:

“The man who does not read books has no advantage over the one who cannot read them.” — Mark Twain

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A. A Milne

One Video of the Week:

In his TEDx talk, Behrouz will share his innovative approach to leveraging the power of intrinsic motivation to open new doors for those on both sides of any recruitment process. Behrouz is passionate about helping people find the path to success that best fits their inner motivations. He is the founder of both BeMo and SortSmart, leader in revolutionizing recruitment and admissions processes local universities

Guest Expert of the Week: Reading with Ms. Meenu.

Motivation for Reading:

We know more about the power of the read-aloud and the discussions that ensue, the value of student choice, the importance of creating literate environments that are purposeful, accessible, and organized, and the significance of teacher attitudes and expectations.

When we as parents/teachers read aloud a favorite book to our children, we are doing more than reading a good story. We are showing our love and enthusiasm for reading and learning, we are sharing our thoughts inviting children to join us and we are encouraging and expecting students to do the same in their reading. Our message is clear: We love reading. We all know you will, too. Let me show you how.

Children know we are not going to ask them to do something beyond their capabilities. We all want them to succeed and offer recommendations that are just within their reach. And because they trust us to know them well, they respond in ways that sometimes surprise us all. Success begets motivation!

Happy Reading!

Meenu Gera, consulting home and school librarian and reading guide.

Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write.  With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn, and, experience. At the same time, I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and ed-tech organizations.

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