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Explore the importance of student motivation and discover effective strategies for increasing engagement. Topics include fixed vs. growth mindset, building a community of learners, and setting high expectations.
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Inspiring Authentic Student Motivation Luke Wilcox East Kentwood High School Kentwood, Michigan @wilcoxl22
My After School Resume • Lacrosse coach (2 years) • Sponsor of the Car Club (3 years) • Sponsor of the Disc Golf Club (4 years) • Sponsor of the Mountain Bike Club (3 years) • Sponsor of the Dance Club (2 years) • After school tutoring in Library (3 years) • Math Team Coach (4 years) • WIA Mentor (9 years)
Who’s responsibility is it? • (1) Content Knowledge • (2) Behavior Management • (3) Motivation Management Administrator? Teacher? Parent? Student?
Strategies for Increasing Authentic Student Motivation • (1) Fixed vs. Growth Mindset • (2) Get to know students • (3) Promote community of learners • (4) High expectations and clear goals • (5) Be inspirational!
(1) Fixed vs. Growth Mindset A fixed mindset believes that abilities are set in stone. • people are born with a certain amount of talent. • avoid struggle or challenges. A growth mindset believes that abilities can be developed and improved. • improvement with good effort and strategies. • embrace struggle or challenges.
Praise ability Praise effort (1) Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
“Mindset” by Carol Dweck “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell “How Children Succeed”by Paul Tough “Drive”by Daniel Pink Suggested Reading
Thanks for having me! • Follow me on Twitter @wilcoxl22