Fostering Student Motivation: A Brain-Based Approach, Grades K-12

This course on brain-based strategies for motivating students will provide educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve students' choice, persistence, mental effort, and self-efficacy.

The course will cover key strategies for using goal setting to motivate students and direct their attention and effort. Educators will explore techniques for developing self-determination in students through choice and autonomy.

In addition, the course will examine the role of the teacher in fostering a sense of belonging, including the importance of using culturally responsive instruction to influence students' motivation and engagement in learning.

Throughout the course, educators reflect on their teaching practices and develop a plan for incorporating evidence-based motivational techniques in their classrooms. The goal of the course is to empower educators to become confident and competent teachers who create motivating, engaging contexts for learning.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: TKL courses receive letter grades. 

Website: www.TeachnKidsLearn.com

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Course Location:  www.teachnkidslearn.com

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR COURSE MATERIALS: 

Within 1-2 business days of your Ashland registration, you will receive an email from your course content provider, Teach & Kids Learn, containing instructions on how to access your course materials. A note, their emails are sometimes forwarded to junk or spam folders. 

You will be working with TKL, through their Learning Management System, to complete the course, after which, your instructor will record your grade on your AU transcript. We will notify you by email once this is done, with instructions on how to view and order transcripts. 

Ashland Professional Development: pds@ashland.edu