197. Motivating the Unmotivated - 4 Practical Tips to Help Students Care

August is wild because some of you are squeezing out those last drops of summer, while others are already knee-deep in grading. Wherever you are on that back-to-school spectrum, one thing is for sure: at some point this year, you’ll be staring down an unmotivated student (or ten!). In this episode, I’m sharing four practical tips to boost engagement, starting with a mindset check to make sure you’re not working harder than your students when it comes to caring. From highlighting course requirements and essential science skills to drawing real-world, cultural, and cross-curricular connections, these strategies will help make your class more relevant and meaningful! ➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode197 Resources:It’s Not Rocket Science® Complete Units Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts. Related Episodes:Episode 64, How to Re-Engage Apathetic Students (and Manage Your Own Apathy!)Episode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students DoEpisode 131, End-of-Year Resource AuditEpisode 145, How to Build Resilience in Post-Pandemic Students