Location: Austin, TX, US, or Virtually via Zoom
This Interdisciplinary Conference will bring together experts to explore the “Science of Student Motivation” and the research connecting motivation with mindsets and beliefs, mastery, autonomy, belonging, relevance, meaning, metacognition, and desirable difficulties. Learn evidence-based strategies to foster mastery and metacognition; empower agency through student voice and choice; strengthen a sense of belonging and purpose; promote deeper, more meaningful learning; and develop effective classroom practices.
Learning Objectives:
You will gain knowledge about:
The science of student motivationStrategies for evidence-based effective teachingHow mindsets and beliefs shape student achievementThe importance of metacognition and meaning for learningStrategies and feedback to promote mastery and competencyCreating purposeful, meaningful, relevant learning experiencesThe role of relationships, values, and interest on engagementPromoting student autonomy, voice, choice, and struggleUsing cognitive rigor and competency-based educationMindset beliefs on reading and STEM learningWho Should Attend:
Educators, ParentsCurriculum, Staff DevelopersSpeech-Language PathologistsPreK-12 Teachers, AdministratorsPsychologists, School PsychologistsLearning Specialists, Special EducatorsEarly Childhood Educators, ProfessionalsTechnology, Reading, Math, Science TeachersSchool Social Workers, Wellness ProfessionalsSuperintendents, Principals, School HeadsAcademic, Motivation, and Mindset CoachesPhysical Education, Health Teachers
