For this series on depressurizing the teacher’s soul, I’m going to keep a few things consistent: All links for the series will be in the anchor post — the one I linked to above. I’ll have a few standard footnotes for folks who are like, “Wait, I have no TIME for these depressurization things!” [1]. […]
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Guide: Three Simple, Robust Methods for Establishing Belonging in the First Weeks of School
You ever get to a point in a project where you’re so doggone close to being done, but that final bit just feels super hard? That’s how this final installment in the “Student Motivation Like a Champ As We Head Back to School” series of guides has been for me. We’ve covered some super fun […]
The Credibility Belief
Hi there! Here’s what I’ve written about the Credibility belief so far. I’ll be writing a lot more on all the beliefs this summer and fall — subscribe to the newsletter so you don’t miss an update! (Subscribers get my free Student Motivation Checklist, too!) Articles on what Credibility is and how it works The […]
Guide: Three Simple, Robust Methods for Establishing Teacher Credibility in the First Weeks of School
Teacher Credibility is one of five key beliefs beneath student motivation, and it is a uniquely powerful force in a classroom. From a position of Credibility, a teacher has leverage for cultivating student beliefs in Value, Belonging, Effort, and Efficacy. But from a position of anti-Credibility, a teacher will have a hard time influencing these […]
The Belonging Belief
Hi there! Here’s what I’ve written about the Belonging belief so far. I’ll be writing a lot more on all the beliefs this summer and fall — subscribe to the newsletter so you don’t miss an update! (Subscribers get my free Student Motivation Checklist, too!) Articles on the Belonging belief Simple Interventions: Birthdays and Belonging […]