Topics for Educators
Topics for Educators
Student Engagement
Student Engagement
How do we optimize instruction to maximize both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation?
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Why do students engage?
Why do students engage?
In 7:01, hear about why students engage and how we can foster intrinsic motivation. This content is based on Self-Determination Theory.
Self-Determination Theory (Teacher Handout).pdfAutonomy: Help Students Care About the Content
Autonomy: Help Students Care About the Content
We're more intrinsically motivated to engage in a task when we feel it's relevant to us and also when we feel we've had some say in it (i.e., autonomy). Below, you'll find strategies from our Tier 1 Practices page that support this.
Competence: Help Students Feel Successful
Competence: Help Students Feel Successful
We're more intrinsically motivated to engage in a task when we feel successful in it. We might still struggle, but we view our struggles with a growth mindset. Below, you'll find strategies from our Tier 1 Practices page that support this.
Relatedness: Help Students Belong
Relatedness: Help Students Belong
We're more intrinsically motivated to engage when we feel like we're valued, known, and respected by the people around us. Below, you'll find strategies from our Tier 1 Practices page that support this.
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