Description
In this 1-hour course you will explore:
- Motivation theory
- Strategies to help learners increase their internal motivation
- Important skills for increasing internal motivation
Presenter Bio
Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.
Martha – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This course had a lot of great information about rewards and why they should not be used.
Laura – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It contains motivational quotes helpful in the classroom.
Toni – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This particular course is relevant to adults as well as students. I found it particularly helpful for me personally. The examples and stories Lisa Van Gemert includes in each of her courses are brilliant, and I use them in my classes!
Cecilia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and informative
Veronica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Amy – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
One of, if not THE BEST, trainings I have ever attended! It is an absolute must for all teachers! I found it especially helpful for elementary teachers, like me, who are used to dealing with students who are typically expecting external rewards.
Sylvia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was excellent.
Alison – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. The presenter is very engaging.
GABRIELA – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent point made on how rewarding students is not the solution.
Norma – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Outstanding!