Representation in STEM: We Can all Reach for the Stars
I often reflect on my journey and the influences that led me to become a teacher. As a Vietnamese American woman, I lacked role models […]
Drive
Motivating Students to do Science: A look into Daniel Pink’s Drive
How do I motivate my employees to do their jobs? How do I motivate myself to do my dishes? How do I motivate my students […]
Is Anything a Reward When Everything is a Reward?
Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Motivation Researchers conducted a study on preschoolers who enjoyed coloring. The first group was shown a certificate and asked if they wanted […]
a DRIVE towards Intrinsic Motivation
DRIVE by Daniel H. Pink Despite prior beliefs, monetary incentives for human learning is not motivating us like we thought. Daniel Pink dives into what […]
An Educators Guide: Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom
In today’s society, we are oftentimes only focusing on extrinsic motivation. What do we have to do in order to receive rewards and avoid punishment? […]
Autonomy and Intrinsic Motivation: An Academic Application of Drive
Daniel Pink, author of New York Times best selling book, Drive, details the science behind motivation and individuals personalities in work based settings. But how […]
DRIVE Applied to the Science Classroom
Drive Book Overview: Daniel Pink’s DRIVE discusses the idea of motivation and how we can best motivate ourselves and others to succeed at a variety […]
What it Means to be Exemplary in Teaching Science
Going above and beyond for your students is the perfect example of what it means to be Exemplary in Teaching Science. Let us take a […]