Child Motivation Report

Given what we have learned throughout the semester, what position do you take on this issue; should the child have been removed or not? Explain why you feel this way using at least 2 principles or theories you’ve learned about. Explain these principles/theories and how they relate to your position.
The description of the boy’s condition is self-explanatory. It is evident that removing the child carries more weight than letting him stay with her mother. I therefore strongly support the option of removing this child. The boy suffers from sleep apnea; a condition linked to the insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain and possible heart problems. These conditions could easily lead to death. It is said that the mother is medically neglectful despite the fact that she loves her son. This implies that the more the child stays with her mother, the higher the risks he gets exposed to. Those against this action claims that the child has been experiencing nightmares, anger, and bed-wetting. The child could overcome these if the environment is made more favorable to him. The bottom line is that it is better to encourage the boy to adapt the new environment other than exposing …show more content…
A teacher plays both the roles of an instructor and a parent. Social Learning Theory is an essential psychological principle when it comes to teaching. The theory states that people do learn by modeling and observation. Here, motivation plays a big role. Motivation would be of great importance in teaching as my career. In a school set-up, students could be motivated by giving presents to the performing students, commending them and other forms of congratulations. Once students are motivated, they will always be eager to learn more. Being an essential aspect of this theory, knowledge ought to be administered in the proper manner. Use of demonstrations and later allowing students to do them on their own would make them be more interested in the