122. How to Motivate Students

122. How to Motivate Students

9/22/2023

Show Summary:

In this episode of The STEM Space, we talk all about motivation. How can teachers engage uninterested students? Natasha & Claire chat about their own struggles with motivation and strategies they have tried to increase intrinsic motivation, curiosity, and engagement in their classrooms.

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Vivify STEM Lessons

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• TikTok: Claire’s STEM Classroom Tour (ft. the Nature Wall)

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