Motivation Monday: Behaviorism
Posted February 28, 2022
Behaviorism is a theory of learning that focuses on students’ interactions with their environment; learning occurs when there is a response to the...
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Motivation Monday: Goal Orientation Theory and Growth Mindset
Posted March 7, 2022
Goal orientation theory posits that students engage in any given learning activity for one of two reasons. If an individual has a performance...
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Emotions, Learning, and Gratitude: How to End the Day
Posted February 22, 2023
When it comes to time management strategies, writing a “to-do list” is a classic. But for some students, creating a “what I...
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Fostering a Lifelong Love of Learning
Posted November 8, 2023
Our mission as educators extends far beyond teaching students to memorize facts and pass exams. We hold the power to ignite a lifelong love of...
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Link Roundup: Dyslexia and Motivation
Posted August 16, 2017
Students with dyslexia often find it difficult to summon the motivation to complete tasks. To help bolster motivation, I have assembled links to...
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Do Your Students Know Themselves? Free Surveys for Promoting Self-Awareness
Posted May 16, 2017
Have you ever asked your students, “Who are you as a student?” It’s a tough question, and chances are your students will...
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Having Fun with Executive Function
Posted March 6, 2019
Would you rather ask a classroom of students to clean out their desks or walk across a bed of hot coals? You may be pondering the right choice...
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Metacognition, Flexible Thinking & Resilience with Dr. Lynn Meltzer
Posted October 30, 2019
Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D., president and director of ResearchILD, has been a pioneer in the field of executive function, strategy instruction, and...
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Fostering Learning and Positive Behavior in Students
Posted July 24, 2023
Save the date — November 9 & 10, 2023 — for Research Institute for Learning and Development’s 38th Annual Executive Function Conference...
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Igniting Motivation to Maximize Student Potential
Posted July 10, 2023
Save the date — November 9 & 10, 2023 — for Research Institute for Learning and Development’s 38th Annual Executive Function Conference...
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A Story of Human Gifts
Posted July 12, 2023
In today’s post, we want to share a poignant video made by current filmmaker, Joshua Berman(link opens in new tab/window)↗, while he was a...
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Unlocking Student Potential: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs When Setting Goals
Posted May 22, 2023
Students who struggle often fail to reach their full potential due to limiting beliefs. These self-imposed barriers hinder their growth and impede...
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