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student motivation

Five Keys to Motivating Students

…Goals motivate and direct students. And students aren’t motivated solely by academic goals, like those related to mastery (comprehension of content) and performance (grades). Pintrich notes that research on social…

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Getting students to practice

Getting Students to Practice

…ask, “What do you need do to improve your academic prowess?” Most answer, “Study harder and longer.” No, harder and longer is for Crossfit. Besides, what does harder and longer…

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writing-assignment

Plagiarize-Proof Your Writing Assignments

…instances of knowledge gaps or poor writing skills rather than malicious intent. In order to avoid academic conduct hearings involving your students, consider how the design of writing assignments can…

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improving lectures - making material relevant

The Most Crucial Two Minutes of Class

…help overcome this barrier, I recommend the “motivation step,” a brief, introductory discussion designed to articulate why the material is significant to a student’s real-world success. In the academic community,…

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