When students consistently don't do their work, you've got some big problems on your hands. Here are 17 ideas to get students to actually do their work.

2022年9月21日 · Teenagers often struggle with motivation when trying to achieve their goals. Parents can help their teens sustain effort by making learning personally relevant, meaningful, and enjoyable. When...

2024年7月1日 · Middle school students may refuse to do their work due to a power struggle, emotional responses, or a desire for independence. Understanding the root cause of work refusal can help tailor interventions effectively. Engage students in student-teacher conferences to discuss their challenges and develop strategies together.

2024年2月10日 · In this blog post, we’ll explore a range of strategies designed to help second and third-grade students care about the quality of their work.

Dr. Shai Fuxman is a mental and behavioral health researcher who leads initiatives to support school districts' development and implementation of SEL and school-based mental health efforts. He currently leads the Massachusetts-based Social, Emotional, and Behavior Academy, which supports districts to design and implement MTSS approaches to student wellbeing.

2025年1月8日 · How to Encourage Students to Turn In Quality Work To help prevent hastily completed assignments, teachers can share clear expectations with students and offer manageable timelines. By Emily Rankin

Typical strategies for getting the best work from students focus on extrinsic motivation and gamification—points, grades, badges, certificates, stars, trophies, glowing feedback, encouragement, pep talks, ‘pressure,’ and other ways to motivate students.

2018年1月30日 · Students who do well in school don’t wait until they’re in the mood to do a focused study session before they get down to work. Neither do they wait until they feel motivated before they start preparing for an exam. Instead, successful students rely on systems to ensure that they get the work done, even when they don’t feel like it.

2024年2月5日 · Welcome to our guide on maintaining focus in school, inspired by the experiences of Jake and Sarah. Their unique journeys offer valuable insights into overcoming common student challenges in focus and learning.

2025年1月27日 · Many educators who teach in all-boys environments say that group competition—between classes or even grades—inspires their students to both do their best work and be on their best behavior.