DiscoverSecondary Science Simplified™197. Motivating the Unmotivated - 4 Practical Tips to Help Students Care
197. Motivating the Unmotivated - 4 Practical Tips to Help Students Care

197. Motivating the Unmotivated - 4 Practical Tips to Help Students Care

Update: 2025-08-25
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August is wild because some of you are squeezing out those last drops of summer, while others are already knee-deep in grading. Wherever you are on that back-to-school spectrum, one thing is for sure: at some point this year, you’ll be staring down an unmotivated student (or ten!). In this episode, I’m sharing four practical tips to boost engagement, starting with a mindset check to make sure you’re not working harder than your students when it comes to caring. From highlighting course requirements and essential science skills to drawing real-world, cultural, and cross-curricular connections, these strategies will help make your class more relevant and meaningful!

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode197

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197. Motivating the Unmotivated - 4 Practical Tips to Help Students Care

197. Motivating the Unmotivated - 4 Practical Tips to Help Students Care

Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher