Teachers know that engaging and inspiring students requires building positive relationships and creating relevant lessons. In a recent presentation, author and motivation expert Bob Sullo also added setting realistic expectations, creating a needs-satisfying classroom, and teaching students to self-evaluate as conditions conducive to positive student motivation.
So what does this look like in practice?
Starting today, you and your colleagues can hash that out with Sullo in his live chat series on student motivation. Using his ASCD book The Motivated Student: Unlocking the Enthusiasm for Learning as a guide, Sullo takes your questions on getting students excited about learning without using fear, coercion, or external rewards.
After each live chat, Sullo will post some questions and topics for discussion on the “Inspiring Student Motivation” group wall on ASCD EDge, so that participants can share strategies, ask questions, and provide suggestions about how to foster internal motivation and academic success.
Mark your calendars:
April 15: Live chat, 7:00–8:00 p.m., eastern time
Topic: Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of The Motivated Student
April 22: Live chat, 7:00–8:00 p.m., eastern time
Topic: Chapters 4, 5, and 6 of The Motivated Student
May 6: Live chat, 7:00–8:00 p.m, eastern time
Topic: Chapters 7, 8, and 9 of The Motivated Student
May 13: Live chat, 7:00–8:00 p.m, eastern time
Topic: Chapters 10 and 11 of The Motivated Student
May 20: Live chat, 7:00–8:00 p.m, eastern time
Topic: Chapters 12, 13, 14, and 15 of The Motivated Student
