Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning

Motivating Students in STEM Courses

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Do you teach a STEM course but feel that your students lack motivation? If you answered yes, you aren’t alone. Since the pandemic, professors across the country have been expressing that they have noticed a general trend in reduced student motivation. In this workshop we will discuss theories of motivation so that you can engage your students whether you teach a large class, teach online, have many non-majors or are teaching an upper-level course. You will gain tips, tricks and ideas that can be implemented into your course this semester and beyond!

This workshop is part of the Level 1 Foundational Practices in STEM Education Cluster. Other workshops in this cluster include:

September 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am:  Fundamentals of Effective Teaching

September 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Reading as Active Learning in STEM Disciplines

October 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Reflective Assessments for STEM Faculty and Students

*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.