New for Spring 2026: Schema Theory Workshop — limited seats available.
New for Spring 2026: Schema Theory Workshop — limited seats available.
Increase student engagement with practical strategies grounded in motivation theory and cognitive science.
Motivation drives learning. In this workshop, teachers learn what fuels student effort and persistence, and how to design classroom routines and tasks that support engagement in K-12 settings.
We explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, self-determination theory, and growth mindset, then connect these ideas to attention, feedback, and classroom culture. You’ll practice turning research into instructional moves, such as increasing autonomy with clear guardrails, building competence through well-scaffolded challenge, and strengthening belonging through simple relational routines.
You’ll leave with classroom-ready techniques you can use immediately to improve participation, persistence, and the quality of student effort.
Understand intrinsic and extrinsic motivation through cognitive science research and educational neuroscience studies
Apply brain-based teaching methods that foster growth mindset and resilience in learners
Use neuroscience in education training to create low-threat, high-engagement classroom environments
Learn how autonomy, competence, and relatedness drive student engagement in K-12 education
Implement evidence-based teaching approaches for helping students set and achieve meaningful goals
Master research-based teaching strategies that give students ownership over their learning
Intrinsic Motivation
Growth Mindset
Autonomy Support
Reward Systems
Extrinsic Motivation
Goal Setting
Competence Building
Feedback Strategies
Self-Determination
Student Agency
Relatedness
Student Engagement
Implement motivation science for teachers with this evidence-based teaching workshop grounded in cognitive science professional development.
