Encouraging Student Motivation Series

Encouraging Student Motivation Series

The Encouraging Student Motivation resource is composed of three parts: PART 1 defines two types of motivation, and discusses the ties between motivation and relevancy, as well as how to demonstrate your own enthusiasm for the content of your course. PART 2 discusses specific teaching strategies for encouraging students to complete reading assignments and attend class. PART 3 provides recommendations for communicating your expectations and providing feedback to help motivate better performance. Full PDF