Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

Motivation 98

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 98

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Paymo provides a centralized workspace where teacher teams clarify roles within their group, assign tasks to individuals, and track progress over time. These insights promote a continuous improvement mindset that can help teachers strengthen their team’s collective efficacy, or belief in their joint ability to positively affect students.

Teachers 332

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 332

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

I typically assign a hefty 20-page final project in my STEM course, but I decided to take a more playful and hands-on approach for this group of students. My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts.

Teaching 278

Teaching Teachers STEM Syllabus 278

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Sometimes self-confidence and the belief in one’s self as a reader gets waylaid by a less than ideal reading environment, such as parents who don’t read at home or classroom instruction in reading that centers on worksheets rather than rich texts. Students need a support system to bolster self-belief.

Motivation 126

Motivation Beliefs Reading Assignments 126

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2020

It is important, perhaps now more than ever, to recognize the inherent strengths of each parent while also tending to their personal development, motivation and self-actualization. Our approach is rooted in the belief that all families, regardless of circumstance, can benefit from coaching. We are—thankfully—not alone in this belief.

Coaching 218

Coaching Beliefs Local Government Schools 218

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

This positively impacts their motivation to engage with tasks. In a secondary English language arts class, rather than assigning a single text to the entire class, teachers can provide a curated list of books or short stories, each highlighting different themes or literary styles.

Blended Learning 229

Blended Learning Learning History English 229

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This lack of belief in Black students’ potential can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy, where students internalize these low expectations and perform accordingly. Recognizing her potential as a math scholar, I encouraged her to ask questions, embrace mistakes and find motivation in difficult tasks.

Math 213

Math Beliefs Students Failure 213

eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2016

This belief is a myth. These issues made it extremely difficult for me to decipher his thoughts and grade his assignments. However, John was especially motivated to graduate so that he could get a well-paying job and be able to live on his own. Then, I would give him one thing to correct for future assignments.

Teaching 189

Teaching Writing Reading Feedback 189

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Developing the whole student Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943) has long been instrumental in shaping educators’ beliefs about human behavior, motivation, and learning. When it comes to increasing rates of student achievement, satisfaction, and graduation, what really makes the difference? food, water, warmth, rest, and security).

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

There’s strong motivation to construct the philosophy statement that anticipates what the reviewers want to read, as opposed to one that reflects actual belief. Every teacher should have mindfully considered the beliefs and values that are at the heart of what they do. What kind of policy supports that belief?

Teaching Philosophy 122

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Learning 122

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

It’s possible that the students who chose to enroll in new OER courses were more motivated and organized than their peers, and therefore they were more likely to succeed anyway. The theory that those savings may help eliminate barriers for students is one of the big motivators for efforts like the Achieving the Dream initiative.

Textbooks 191

Textbooks Instructors Education Participation 191

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2019

D’Angelo, a seventh-grade science teacher in the South Bronx, gives her students a homework assignment about food chains that is due in one week. The assignment asks students to teach a family member about this concept by completing a model food chain together. That’s going to be motivating to see themselves as competent learners.”

Teaching 168

Teaching Learning Students Assignments 168

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

There’s strong motivation to construct the philosophy statement that anticipates what the reviewers want to read, as opposed to one that reflects actual belief. Every teacher should have mindfully considered the beliefs and values that are at the heart of what they do. What kind of policy supports that belief?

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Learning 98

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Developing the whole student Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943) has long been instrumental in shaping educators’ beliefs about human behavior, motivation, and learning. When it comes to increasing rates of student achievement, satisfaction, and graduation, what really makes the difference? food, water, warmth, rest, and security).

Syllabus 103

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 103

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The belief is that writing affords students extended opportunities to think about, manipulate, and transform ideas and reflect on their existing knowledge, beliefs, and confusions,” says Troia. Free Writable trial for Edsurge readers with over 100 pre-built assignments. More Writing Resources. Troy Hicks’ Twitter: @hickstro.

Feedback 128

Feedback Peer Review Writing Beliefs 128

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Most MOOCs, despite the claims of innovation and disruption, consisted of video lectures and text-based assignments. Motivated teachers learn to overcome at least some of these limitations and strive to build direct connection and engagement with their students. The empathy shown by [our instructor] drove me to wanting to get it done.

Technology 161

Technology Lecturing Instructors Beliefs 161

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

They tend to be our most motivated and engaged learners. Instead, they may sit quietly, avoid teacher attention, or decide socializing is more fun than struggling through math assignments they don’t understand or believe they can successfully complete. The students who need the most urgent support often do not ask for it.

Math 195

Math Attention Beliefs Knowledge 195

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As the years pass, beliefs about potential accomplishments settle in and become difficult to change—case in point, my husband. Plenty of research documents their belief that ability determines what a person can do. The idea that some students are better can motivate other students to work harder. In lots of ways, I think.

Skills 87

Skills Beliefs Motivation Feedback 87

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I’m handing back graded papers to my students and as I make my way to the back of the room, I can’t help but notice a dejected student, Ben*, who has just received a failing grade on his latest assignment. If Ben caught me in a generous mood, I would likely acquiesce to his request for an extra credit assignment. Allow me to share.

Assignments 97

Assignments Exams Motivation Grades 97

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

For some, this may be a struggle to embrace due lack of access or belief that paper is better. The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation. Cybersecurity, like real-world security, is all about assigning trust to someone based on what you know about them.

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little like this: My philosophy of teaching is centered on the belief that all students have the potential to learn and succeed. The more opportunities students have to apply their knowledge the more motivation will exist. Reflection : Utilize a reflective framework.

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

I do not understand how to do assignments.” Certain emotional states invited motivational sustained effort, while others led to relinquishment of effort. You are so intelligent,” led to decreased motivation to undertake challenging tasks. “Back home,” he says,” I was my father’s right-hand man in his contracting business.

Teaching 116

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 116

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

With the students’ ease of access to artificial intelligence tools and the unprecedented speed and accuracy that these tools can generate assignments for students, teaching professionals have to respond immediately and effectively to this new reality so they ensure that what students deliver is their own production, not that of an AI tool.

Authentic Assessment 133

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 133

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2020

Your child has three missing assignments.” In the aforementioned 2019 study, Bergman and his co-author found that sending parents weekly text messages about students’ absences and missing assignments, and a monthly warning about failing grades, improved high school students’ grade-point averages by 0.17, and attendance by 12 percent.

Failure 113

Failure Students Assignments Beliefs 113

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Showing up to lectures and completing class assignments are essential ingredients for success in most college courses. By establishing specific academic targets, students can maintain focus and motivation in their courses and throughout their college journey. List of ingredients 1.Clear

Failure 98

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Showing up to lectures and completing class assignments are essential ingredients for success in most college courses. By establishing specific academic targets, students can maintain focus and motivation in their courses and throughout their college journey. List of ingredients 1.Clear

Failure 98

Failure Students Lecturing Feedback 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

During the sessions, students complete independent work, which in many schools would be assigned as homework. She wasn’t understanding the material and became frustrated at the amount of work assigned. We have students who come here because the traditional, public or private school model has just not worked for them.

Teachers 160

Teachers Schools Students Study 160

Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 4, 2024

They would forget to do assignments. When we discussed their issues, you’d hear things like “That kid is a mess” and “She just doesn’t keep up with her things,” or even “He doesn’t care about school” or “She’s not motivated.” Lose whole notebooks.

Teaching 129

Teaching Students Assignments Skills 129

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little like this: My philosophy of teaching is centered on the belief that all students have the potential to learn and succeed. The more opportunities students have to apply their knowledge the more motivation will exist. Reflection : Utilize a reflective framework.

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

I do not understand how to do assignments.” Certain emotional states invited motivational sustained effort, while others led to relinquishment of effort. You are so intelligent,” led to decreased motivation to undertake challenging tasks. “Back home,” he says,” I was my father’s right-hand man in his contracting business.

Teaching 98

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 98

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Of course, Redlands Unified isn't alone in their belief in the power of play. Davison tells of a teacher who, one day, realized that she could extend her class LEGO Education projects into writing assignments. "That's over 3,000 students who used and learned with LEGO Education last year. And it's already growing even more.

Learning 145

Learning STEM Skills Beliefs 145

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

With the students’ ease of access to artificial intelligence tools and the unprecedented speed and accuracy that these tools can generate assignments for students, teaching professionals have to respond immediately and effectively to this new reality so they ensure that what students deliver is their own production, not that of an AI tool.

Authentic Assessment 111

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 111

Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

But, as colleges fight for funding and attempt to show policymakers their value in training the next-generation workforce, they are motivated to change. Attitudinal: Changes in underlying attitudes, values and beliefs. Often the real question is how to go about it.

Technology 90

Technology Beliefs Disabilities Motivation 90

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 25, 2024

their assignments and course feedback), leverage observations of learners, and interview students (Snyder and Wolfe 2008). Knowing change is possible: The reflection tool imbued learners with the motivation to update their practices. To understand each class’s strengths, needs and values, we can analyze documents (e.g.,

Learning 122

Learning Instructors Coaching Knowledge 122

Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 18, 2025

Seek Constructive Feedback: I will ask my teachers for feedback on at least one assignment each month. This skill is essential for setting attainable goals because they are subjective and personal, so strong goal-setting hinges on students understanding of their beliefs, values, and strengths.

High School 81

High School High School Teaching Counselling 81

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 25, 2024

their assignments and course feedback), leverage observations of learners, and interview students (Snyder and Wolfe 2008). Knowing change is possible: The reflection tool imbued learners with the motivation to update their practices. To understand each class’s strengths, needs and values, we can analyze documents (e.g.,

Learning 110

Learning Instructors Coaching Knowledge 110

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

ii] Contrary to common belief, neurodiverse students represent a significant proportion of the higher education population. Assisting students in organizing their projects and assignments by offering a comprehensive timeline that guides students in planning and allocating their time for the course and each assignment.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98