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27. 5 Creative Ways to Motivate Unmotivated Students (That Actually Work)

27. 5 Creative Ways to Motivate Unmotivated Students (That Actually Work)

Update: 2025-09-24
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Episode 27 of The Art of Teaching Business podcast!

In this episode, I share my experiences and practical strategies for motivating unmotivated students in the classroom. I outline five key approaches: triggering curiosity (through storytelling and Google Earth), using pop culture, gamifying lessons, incorporating props and hands-on activities, and letting students help create class mission, vision, and code of ethics. I also share some heartfelt stories of former students to remind teachers that sometimes, true impact emerges long after students leave the classroom.

Resources mentioned in (or related to) this podcast:

1️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Taylor Swift Marketing Lessons

2️⃣⁠⁠⁠Pumpkin Spice Seasonal Marketing Class & Economics Case Study Activity Lesson

3️⃣ ⁠Google Earth - Computer Applications

4️⃣ Personal Finance Quest Fun Learning Activity

5️⃣ Business Quest Activity

6️⃣ ⁠'Map Your Taxes' - Personal Finance Class Lesson

7️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Business Ethics Unit


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Visit my website at ⁠http://www.business-ed.com⁠.

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

-Denise Leigh


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27. 5 Creative Ways to Motivate Unmotivated Students (That Actually Work)

27. 5 Creative Ways to Motivate Unmotivated Students (That Actually Work)

Denise Leigh