The purpose of this course is to equip parents and educators with the knowledge of motivational theories and their application in real-life contexts. Following the storyline of two children, Bob and Sarah, course participants are presented with a variety of problem scenarios. These depict common motivational issues that the participants can resolve using the motivational principles described in the course. Through the various sessions, parents and educators will progressively build a repertoire of strategies that enable them to better understand the Gen Z learners and to enhance their motivation to learn. Course participants will also have the opportunity to check their own understanding through quizzes and to interact with one another through discussion forums.
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Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know
Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeAbout this Course
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state the key motivational concepts and the behaviorist approach to motivation.
explain how the motivation to learn is enhanced when the basic needs are fulfilled.
explain how our mindsets and attributions influence our motivation.
relate the above concepts to self-regulated learning.
Skills you will gain
- Motivation
- Education
- Learning Styles
- Teaching Philosophy
- Positive Education
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Session 1 - Understanding what motivates behavior: Do punishments and rewards work?
Session 2 - Looking into the Needs of Learners: Needs-Based Theories of Motivation
Session 3 - Mindsets and Causal Attributions for Success and Failure
Session 4 - The Self-Regulated Learner
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TOP REVIEWS FROM MOTIVATING GEN Z LEARNERS: WHAT PARENTS AND TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW
Very useful for parents and educators, and applicable to oneself
I learnt a lot about motivation. I am grateful for the course.
This is a very helpful course for me as a teacher and as a parent. I gained a lot of insights on how to help motivate children to learn and also in guiding them to be self-regulated learners.
this course was very informative i enjoy it wish it had more scenerco or videos
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