Middle School Café - Empowering Secondary ELA Teachers
Are you an ELA teacher striving to help your middle and high school students become confident, capable readers and writers? Middle School Cafe is your go-to podcast for practical strategies, proven methods, and inspiration to close the reading gap and unlock every student's potential.
In each episode, I will share real-world insights and actionable tips drawn from years of classroom experience to help you meet students where they are and guide them toward growth. From implementing the workshop model to fostering student ownership of learning, you'll discover ideas and strategies that make a real impact.
Join the community of educators working to create classrooms where every student thrives. Visit www.middleschoolcafe.com to learn more and start building the readers and writers we know your students can be.
Middle School Café - Empowering Secondary ELA Teachers
Improving Student Motivation
Student motivation is an important issue in every teacher's career. Even veteran teachers face challenges in motivating their students, and it can be especially difficult for new teachers. There are, however, a few things that can help get students reengaged in learning. In this episode, I will be sharing with your some ideas I've earned throughout the years.
I'd love to tell you that at the end of the podcast episode your students will be magically motivated, but that, unfortunately, will not be the case. But, I think the key to student motivation is being willing to try new things. So, as you listen to today's episode, choose one thing you could try with your class. The smallest change can have a big impact.
Are you ready to learn how to reengage your students? Press play and let's go!
What you will learn:
- Why students struggle with motivation
- 4 practical strategies to try
- Student choice
- Reading Challenges
- Take a Break
- Book Clubs
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Reading Challenges - https://elamatters.com/2022/11/15/6-ideas-to-keep-students-engaged-before-a-long-break/
Book Club Planning Guide - https://middleschoolcafe.com/bookclub/
6 Ideas to Keep Students Engaged Before a Long Break - https://elamatters.com/2022/11/15/6-ideas-to-keep-students-engaged-before-a-long-break/
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