Teaching Motivated Minds: Austin TX, November 12-14
Teaching Motivated Minds: Austin TX, November 12-14
Increase student participation with practical strategies grounded in motivation theory and cognitive science.
Motivation and learning reinforce each other. In this workshop, teachers discover the ingredients that fuel student effort and persistence, and the classroom practices that deeply connect students with PK-12 learning.
Together we explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, self-determination theory, and/or growth mindset. Building on this research-informed background, we explore specific classroom strategies that
Teachers leave with techniques improve participation, persistence, and the quality of student thinking.
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
Explore strategies to help students reframe cognitive challenge as a normal — and beneficial — part of school
Learn how autonomy, competence, and relatedness drive student engagement in PK-12 education
Implement evidence-based teaching approaches for helping students set and achieve meaningful goals
Recognize the evolutionary basis for motivation, and its application in schools and classrooms
Intrinsic Motivation
Growth Mindset
Autonomy Support
Reward Systems
Extrinsic Motivation
Goal Setting
Competence Building
Feedback Strategies
Self-Determination
Student Agency
Relatedness
Student Interest
“Andrew delivers high-quality, research-informed, humorous, and engaging presentations. An experienced educator himself, Andrew meets teachers where they are and helps take their understanding to the next level.”
Implement motivation science for teachers with this evidence-based teaching workshop grounded in cognitive science
