Motivated and Responsible Students:

How Autonomy-Supportive Schools Make it Happen

Join us for a fascinating look at how supporting choice, competence and relatedness in the classroom will foster self-motivated and responsible behavior by students.  This one-day course introduces participants to Self-Determination, Invitational and Growth Mindset theories of motivation and the keys to creating the conditions that invite student effort, success and cooperation. 

Help your school to create an intentionally supportive and motivating environment.  Participants will learn how teachers can:

• ·       foster intrinsic motivation by providing opportunities for autonomy, competence and relatedness in their planning, instruction and classroom environment.
• ·       avoid using extrinsic controls and rewards that actually decrease motivation and performance.
• ·       help students develop a growth mindset with which they value effort, crave challenge and persist in the face of obstacles.
• ·       invite students to participate in activities that are important, but not necessarily motivating.
• ·       use strategies that helps students develop a positive self-concept and important social skills like perspective taking, decision making and self management
• ·       help students realize their potential and enjoy making positive contributions.   

Most teachers underestimate the tremendous influence they have over their students' self-concept and choice of behavior.  Come learn how you can successfully address school climate, academic achievement and student motivation through the intentional practice of school adults.