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August is wild because some of you are squeezing out those last drops of summer, while others are already knee-deep in grading. Wherever you are on that back-to-school spectrum, one thing is for sure: at some point this year, you’ll be staring down an unmotivated student (or ten!). In this episode, I’m sharing four practical tips to boost engagement, starting with a mindset check to make sure you’re not working harder than your students when it comes to caring. From highlighting course requirements and essential science skills to drawing real-world, cultural, and cross-curricular connections, these strategies will help make your class more relevant and meaningful!
➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode197
Resources:
- It’s Not Rocket Science® Complete Units
- Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
- Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD course
- Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
- Send me an email: [email protected]
- Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.
Related Episodes:
- Episode 64, How to Re-Engage Apathetic Students (and Manage Your Own Apathy!)
- Episode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students Do
- Episode 131, End-of-Year Resource Audit
- Episode 145, How to Build Resilience in Post-Pandemic Students
4 FREE Halloween-themed resources specifically for high school science - 1 for biology, 1 for chemistry, 1 for anatomy, and 1 for physics. Be sure to grab them at https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/halloween/
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