motivation.. how to motivate a student

Attended a training on motivation today.. makes me think, how effective can I be to motivate someone? E.g. with Ken.. I'm using a reward system with him.. extrinsic motivation.. he gets a sticker if he completes his assigned assessment homework with no mistakes..every 10stickers, he can get to choose a toy.. although I can see results, I'm not exactly happy with this system.. I wonder, have I chosen a lazy way? There must be better way to motivate him?

I also questioned myself, "am I a motivated person?".. I would think so.. when challenged, I will always want to prove myself.. and I'm the type who can take hardships.. I will push myself.. I will just do it.. of cos, during the process I will be a complain queen, very drama and need a lot of avenue to vent.. not exactly a nice picture, but I will grit my teeth and push myself to the limit.. I wonder why am I such a person.. was I born like that? perhaps being born as a tigress make me a very stubborn person?

But despite my abilities to follow through tasks, I lack confidence.. I often think myself as lacking.. I don't think I'm NOT good, rather, not AS good.. subtle different.. why is that so? I'm talented in many ways and yet always feel lousy of myself.. I like to "blame" on years of putting down when growing up.. my parents acted humble by telling relatives I didn't do well, despite doing not bad.. But, I'm so old adult already, shouldn't I outgrow this inferiority-complex?

so, how about you? are you a motivated person by nature? if not, what/how would motivate you to be a better person? How should I motivate Ken?



(2011-03-10 00:00:26 SGT) [yours truly] Permalink Comments [1]
ms_chatterbox

balik kampung..

ahh.. finally a break from work.. bliss.. not to say I'm dreading my current work.. on the contrary, I'm so happy with where I am now..

12m above ground..

*scary*

Series of photos taken around my workplace..

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(2010-07-16 12:22:08 SGT) [yours truly] Permalink
ms_chatterbox

Farewell email to colleague.. again..

Dear team mates,

It is my last day after a meaningful and rather fulfilling 2 years with < S co >.


I sincerely thank each of you for your generosity in teaching me about < .. >, < .. > and other applications that you all are handling.


All of you had been a patient teacher. In return, I do hope that I too had share some of my knowledge with you.


I'm leaving for a career change. Over my working years, I realised, I am happiest when I get to share my knowledge. Thus, I am switching to education field. The thought of no longer going through the SDLC do make me feel a little apprehensive. Afterall, these are what I've been doing for the past decade. Nevertheless, I will be positively looking forward to this new position that brings forth new challenges.

I will always remember the camaraderie of our IS team. I wish you all the very best in the future. Feel free to email me at < some email add >.

my past employment history..

Apr 1999 - Feb 2001
Mar 2001 - Jul 2005
Sep 2005 - Oct 2006
Oct 2006 - Jun 2008
Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

resignation letter for less than tender notice sample

<Company Name>
<Company Address Line 1>
<Company Address Line 2>
<Company Address Line 3>


Attn : <Supervisor's Name>


<Date>


Notice of Resignation

Please accept this as formal notice of my resignation from the position of <Job Title> (<Division>, <Department>), with effect from <Date of letter>.

I realize that my contract of employment requires me to work until <Date of letter+period of notice>, however I'd be grateful to be released earlier on <last date of work>, and will assume that this is acceptable unless you inform me to the contrary. Please let me know how much do I need to compensate for serving less than one month notice as per requirement of my contract of employment.

While I believe that I am moving for good reasons, I am sorry to leave, and I thank you for your support during my time with the company, which I have found enjoyable and fulfilling. I wish <Company Name> continued success in its future endeavors.

Please let me know the arrangements for handing back equipment, company car park label, etc, and handing over outstanding work and responsibilities.


Yours sincerely,


............................
<Your Name>