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Tag Archives: Purpose
Rising to the Challenge
What if I’m not enough? When I think about my biggest challenges and fears in teaching, this is the thought that comes up the most. To be an exemplary teacher is incredibly difficult. The relatively little experience I’ve had has required … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges for Science Teachers
Tagged EDT432, Motivation, Purpose, teaching
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When life stands in your way
We all know there are days when the last possible place you want to be is in class. And there are days when you just can’t seem to engage with what’s going on around you. Even as someone who enjoys … Continue reading
The Cheapest Engagement You’ll Ever Hear About!
I know what you’re thinking, and don’t worry! We’re not talking about cheap ways to pop that special someone the “big question”, apologies to those expecting some intimacy tips. In this blog, we’re going to unpack that classic teacher … Continue reading
Head Spinning
Thinking about thinking can really make your head spin. Thinking about other people’s thinking can be even more daunting. This daunting task is something that teachers must do on a daily basis in order to know how their students are … Continue reading
Posted in Making Thinking Visible
Tagged Making Thinking Visible, process, Purpose, Science teacher, Thinking
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Candy Isn’t Always the Answer
Think about your life and what motivates you to get out of bed in the morning. Normally, people say that money, possessions, and success make them motivated. The promise of a reward is a completing goal, but is nothing new. … Continue reading
Posted in Drive
Tagged drive, education, Intrinsic, Mastery, Motivation, Purpose, science, Science teacher
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An Interesting Perspective: Carrots and Sticks
Howdy bloggers, In this week’s installment of An Interesting Perspective, we will dive into a discussion about Daniel Pink’s novel Drive. What is motivation? By definition, motivation is the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a … Continue reading
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Tagged Autonomy, drive, education, explore, inquiry, Intrinsic, Motivation, Purpose, Science teacher
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A drive down the road less traveled
A reflection on DRIVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us An introductory thought: When you wake up in the morning and have a long to-do list, or a lot of work to do at school, what motivates you to … Continue reading
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Tagged Autonomy, drive, Mastery, Motivation, Purpose, Science teacher, student-based
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What Drives Your Students?
Believe it or not, your students are people, too. Each student will have different interests, different methods, and most importantly, different motivators. When you have a task to complete, are you more motivated to complete one because you want to do it or … Continue reading