How Can I Reduce Student Apathy and Increase Motivation?

Keywords

Student Apathy, Increase Motivation, Student Programs

Abstract

It’s a question that probably makes you cringe.

The only reason your students are paying attention is because something might show up on an exam.

It’s not because they care about what you’re saying.

And if whatever you are talking about is not going to be on the test? You can probably cue the texting, the daydreaming, and the dozing.

Student apathy. It’s just a fact of life in higher education.

Or is it?

Certainly different students have different motivation levels, and some students won’t care no matter what you do.

But they might just be the exceptions and not the rule. In fact, you have more control than you might realize, and there are things you can do to improve student focus and connection to the course.

If you want to learn proven strategies that get your students more engaged, you’ll want to watch How Can I Reduce Student Apathy and Increase Motivation?

Original Publication Citation

Griffin, Tyler J., Alford, Kenneth L. (2014). “How Can I Reduce Student Apathy and Increase Motivation?” Magna Publication Inc. 20-Minute Mentor DVD, Madison, Wisconsin.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2014

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/6217

Publisher

Magna Publications

Language

English

College

Religious Education

Department

Ancient Scripture

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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