MOTIVATING AND CHALLENGING THE UNMOTIVATED LEARNER
In this seminar you'll learn...
Renew the desire to learn in every student
Give evaluations that leave students pumped
Implement positive discipline strategies that make students who want to throw in the towel want to try instead
Punch up your lesson plans and get students involved in what you´re teaching
And much more!
Ask any group of teachers what they wish for at the beginning of the school year and don´t be surprised if they all answer, "A classroom full of students who want to be there and are motivated to learn and succeed."
Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, this training will make your job easier and help you consistently achieve the results you want: Students who have goals ... are focused on meeting them ... take responsibility for their own actions and work ... are curious about the world ... and are motivated to try, learn and succeed.
Why spend your precious time struggling to reach the "unreachable" student through trial and error, when you can learn everything you need to know in this sound, practical and clearly presented workshop?
One day—that´s all it takes to learn principles you can use the rest of your career to improve motivation and change lives. Call and enroll in this important workshop today.
Whether you´re pursuing a degree or not, you can earn one hour of college credit when you attend this workshop and successfully complete a project based on the skills presented. Credit is awarded through Graceland University. Graceland University is a member of the North Central Association and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; 1-800-621-7440; www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. For more information, including costs, please contact SkillPath at 1-800-873-7545.
Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, this training will make your job easier and help you consistently achieve the results you want: Students who have goals ... are focused on meeting them ... take responsibility for their own actions and work ... are curious about the world ... and are motivated to try, learn and succeed.
Why spend your precious time struggling to reach the "unreachable" student through trial and error, when you can learn everything you need to know in this sound, practical and clearly presented workshop?
One day—that´s all it takes to learn principles you can use the rest of your career to improve motivation and change lives. Call and enroll in this important workshop today.
Whether you´re pursuing a degree or not, you can earn one hour of college credit when you attend this workshop and successfully complete a project based on the skills presented. Credit is awarded through Graceland University. Graceland University is a member of the North Central Association and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; 1-800-621-7440; www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. For more information, including costs, please contact SkillPath at 1-800-873-7545.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
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Program hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Motivation: Out with the old, in with the new
All unmotivated students are basically alike—true or false?
The underlying causes of low motivation—and how to clear them with ease
Intrinsic or extrinsic motivation? Know when and why to use each
The #1 thing teachers need to be successful when dealing with low achievers
Everyone´s motivated by something—discover what each student needs from you
How to use goal setting to resolve even the worst motivation problems
Staying pumped about your job when you´re feeling just the opposite
Key characteristics of highly motivational teachers you can easily adopt
What can teachers learn from Madison Avenue about motivation?
Real-life success stories—inspiring lessons you can put to work immediately
The secrets of master motivators—8 teaching tips that won´t cost you a dime
Deal proactively with your most frustrating motivation challenges
Powerful ways to get reluctant students involved in what you´re teaching
How to manage students suffering from the negative effects of repeated failures
Helping the hopeless student—tips that will work when nothing else has
Successful task motivation—what works, what doesn´t
How to make high self-esteem a result—rather than a goal
"I don´t care" students—tools for bringing them back to life
What discipline has to do with motivation—a quick psychology lesson
How to discipline without causing resentment
Students will make mistakes—will you know how to capitalize on this golden opportunity to motivate?
What you must do as a teacher when a student flatly refuses to try
The roles dignity and respect play in overcoming resistance to learning
Create an environment where learning is exciting for everyone
Gain proven strategies for making routine tasks FUN
What to do about rules and procedures that fight against a student´s need to feel in control
Creating a classroom environment that works for—not against—you and your students
Analyze your current teaching methods—are they what you need to get the job done?
Discovery/problem-based learning—your power tool for transforming low achievers
How—and why—to make meaningless, abstract content more concrete
Simple things you can do right now to liven up lesson plans
The art of asking questions—how to ensure this involvement technique doesn´t backfire
How to rebuild the confidence of a discouraged student
The power of "contracts"
The importance of allowing students to make choices
Is a task too easy? Too difficult? Your crucial role in finding the right balance
Use evaluations and feedback to generate positive change
What´s wrong with most evaluation and grading systems today?
Sure-fire ways to give evaluations that result in "I can" attitudes
Not all students "get" the connection between effort and achievement—how to teach them this important lesson
How to eliminate the "Big 3" motivation killers in your classroom
What can you do to make grades more meaningful? Plenty!
4 guidelines for giving quick and effective feedback—great for time-challenged teachers!
Why creating challenges students can´t master is a big, big mistake
Should you reward students for good performance?
The most common errors when giving praise—and how to avoid them
CEU Credits: 0.5
CPE Credits: 6
Field of Study: Communication
NASBA#: 107691
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