David Stewart Jr: Student Motivation in Education Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the title of David Stewart Jr's best-selling book?

These Six Things

According to David Stewart Jr, what is the main topic of the webinar?

Student motivation, referred to as 'the will to learn.'

How does David Stewart Jr describe motivation for educators?

Beautiful and terrible

What is David Stewart Jr's personal mission statement?

I'm all about trying to help students become better thinkers, readers, writers, and people. Signup and view all the answers

What are the six areas that the author of 'Six Things' focuses on for teachers to be intelligent about?

Discipline, grade level, students Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book aimed at getting students to care in the classroom?

The Will to Learn Signup and view all the answers

According to the author, what is crucial for teachers to influence other beliefs in students?

Credibility Signup and view all the answers

What does the CCP model of teacher credibility emphasize as key factors?

Consistency and intentionality Signup and view all the answers

What is another crucial belief for student motivation mentioned in the text?

Value Signup and view all the answers

What is one recommendation the author gives to teachers regarding praise for students' efforts?

Praise should be meaningful, avoid praising effort alone Signup and view all the answers

Match the following accomplishments with David Stewart Jr:

Author of 'The Will to Learn' = David Stewart Jr Blog read by over 50,000 educators each month = David Stewart Jr Led hundreds of impactful professional development experiences worldwide = David Stewart Jr Best-selling book 'These Six Things' = David Stewart Jr Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the topic of student motivation:

Motivation is both beautiful and terrible for educators = Student motivation Understanding this is crucial as it impacts students, parents, and educators = Student motivation Topic of the webinar referred to as 'the will to learn' = Student motivation Clarifying purpose helps avoid wasting time on trivial matters = Student motivation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles/responsibilities with David Stewart Jr:

Teaches High School in Cedar Springs, Michigan = David Stewart Jr Balances commitment as a teacher with being a husband and father = David Stewart Jr Considers himself an expert on student motivation = David Stewart Jr Has been studying and writing about student motivation for a long time = David Stewart Jr Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with David Stewart Jr's personal mission statement:

All about helping students become better thinkers, readers, writers, and people = David Stewart Jr's personal mission statement Focuses on trying to help students grow intellectually and emotionally = David Stewart Jr's personal mission statement Aims to develop students' critical thinking and communication skills = David Stewart Jr's personal mission statement Devoted to enhancing students' cognitive abilities and character development = David Stewart Jr's personal mission statement Signup and view all the answers

Match the concepts with their descriptions:

Teacher credibility = Teachers sending consistent and intentional signals to influence students' beliefs Value = Crucial belief for student motivation influenced by previous experiences Intrinsic motivation = Common challenge in urban schools that teachers must address Autonomy = Encouraging students to think for themselves and learn independently Signup and view all the answers

Match the author's recommendations with the corresponding advice:

Meaningful praise = Praise that is not empty and goes beyond just effort Full palette of reasons for learning = Encouraging teachers to provide multiple motivations for learning Frequent reminders about learning's value = Encouraging teachers to consistently emphasize the importance of education Conversation with students = Discussing the meaning behind students' learning and offering assistance for improvement Signup and view all the answers

Match the areas of focus in David Stewart Jr's book 'Six Things' with their purpose:

Discipline = Area teachers need to be intelligent about as per the book Grade level = Area teachers need to be intelligent about as per the book Student motivation = Area teachers need to be intelligent about as per the book Effective teaching = Achieving growth towards mastery in any discipline or grade level Signup and view all the answers

Match the statements with their corresponding emphasis by David Stewart Jr:

Students cannot be coerced into beliefs = Beliefs deeply held by students influencing their motivation Credibility is crucial for teachers to influence other beliefs = Correct discernment of signals sent by teachers by students Encourages teachers to paint with the full palette of reasons for learning = Not focusing only on utility but providing diverse motivations Encourages frequent reminders and mini-sermons about the value of learning = Consistently emphasizing the importance of education Signup and view all the answers

Match the concepts related to student motivation with their significance:

Teacher apathy = Can influence student motivation negatively if not addressed by teachers Student autonomy = Encouraging independence in learning and critical thinking skills Vision for education's importance = Casting a clear picture for students to understand why education matters Avoiding empty praise = Ensuring praise is meaningful and not superficial Signup and view all the answers

Match the key themes mentioned in David Stewart Jr's work with their implications for educators:

Focus on helping students think for themselves = Encouraging critical thinking and autonomy in learning Importance of teacher credibility = Consistent and intentional signaling to influence student beliefs Encouragement of diverse motivations for learning = Providing multiple reasons beyond utility for educational engagement Addressing intrinsic motivation challenges in urban schools = Recognizing and tackling a common issue affecting student engagement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

David Stewart Jr, author of "The Will to Learn," teaches High School in Cedar Springs, Michigan.
His blog, davestewartjr.com, is read by over 50,000 educators each month.
His best-selling book "These Six Things" is cherished by teachers and leaders worldwide.
Stewart's newest book, "The Will to Learn," will publish in late April.
He has led hundreds of impactful professional development experiences in every U.S state and multiple countries.
Topic of the webinar is student motivation, referred to as "the will to learn."
Motivation is both beautiful and terrible for educators - beautiful because it's rewarding to see students engaged in learning, terrible because student demotivation causes pain.
Understanding student motivation is crucial, as it impacts students, parents, and educators.
Stewart considers himself an expert on the topic due to his 12 years of writing for teachers and almost 20 years of teaching.
He balances his commitment to being an effective teacher with his role as a husband and father.
The question of the webinar is: "What do you hope your work amounts to this year?"
Sentences like this should be areas of focus for educators, as they clarify purpose and help avoid wasting time on trivial matters.
Stewart's personal mission statement is: "I'm all about trying to help students become better thinkers, readers, writers, and people."- Speaker is a teacher who has been studying and writing about student motivation for a long time.
Struggles with figuring out how to help students improve despite guiding them up the learning path.
Emphasizes that students must do work with care for growth toward mastery in any discipline or grade level.
Wrote a book, "Six Things," focusing on six areas for teachers to be intelligent about in their discipline, grade level, and students to bring about effective student motivation.
Wrote another book, "The Will to Learn," aimed at getting students to care in the classroom.
Believes that students cannot be coerced into beliefs; they are knowledge that students hold deeply, influencing their motivation.
Credibility is crucial for teachers to influence other beliefs: students have correct discernment of signals sent by teachers.
CCP model of teacher credibility: teachers send signals constantly, and consistency and intentionality are key.
Value is another crucial belief for student motivation, contextually sensitive and influenced by previous experiences.
Teachers as chief influencers of student motivation, but other factors also play a role.
Encourages teachers to paint with the full palette of reasons for learning, not just focusing on utility.
Suggests having a conversation with students about the meaning behind their learning and offering assistance for improvement.
Means praise should be meaningful and not empty: avoid praising effort alone or failing effort.
Intrinsic motivation is a common challenge in urban schools, and teachers are responsible for casting the vision for the importance of education.
Encourages frequent reminders and mini-sermons about the value of learning.
Teacher apathy can influence student motivation and teacher credibility, but it's important for teachers to focus on their own motivation and the things they can control.
Students want to care, so focus on helping them think for themselves and encouraging their autonomy to learn.

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Learn about student motivation and its impact on students, parents, and educators with insights from educator and author David Stewart Jr. Explore the importance of intrinsic motivation, teacher credibility, and meaningful praise in the classroom.

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