Competence
Competence What it looks like when this need is NOT being met: Frustration due to lack of understanding Inability to articulate the purpose or goals of the learning Mistakes are seen as failures rather than learning opportunities Few opportunities for a student to...
Belonging
Belonging What it looks like when this need is NOT being met: Low self-esteem, talking negatively about self-worth Hesitancy to work with others Isolation and lack of engagement in group activities Bullying, either perpetrated or experienced by individuals in the...
Autonomy
Autonomy What it looks like when this need is NOT being met: Apathy and disengagement with a task Rejection of or seeking ways to “work around” rules and expectations A disconnect between the work being produced and the skills and capabilities of the student creating...
