One big developmental idea that I found valuable this semester was the idea of student motivation during class or worktime. One of the articles that pertained to my research project was about academic motivation and how we just need this “start” to help us get going on the things we need to get accomplished. In regard to this idea, as shown through the observations of the classes doing my field work experience, some students are motivated to do their work while others are not. It’s important to understand that if students are motivated and they attempt the task that’s before them, they will at least have tried the assignment or task rather than not being motivated to do it at all.