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The Will to Learn: Cultivating Student Motivation Without Losing Your Own
July 12, 2027
Dave Stuart Jr
ISBN 978-1071912317
Engagement
Do the work. Do it with care.
This is a book about love. That is, the active, earnest, and intelligent pursuit of our neighbors’ good. Teachers embody this kind of love; we seek and serve the wholeness of others.
At the center of this love lies Dave Stuart Jr.’s philosophy that every teacher of every subject area in our schools has the potential to enrich students’ lives long-term through the power of student motivation. From art and physical education to science and social studies―schools can make good on their promise and this book will show you how. Join Stuart in this personable journey by tackling student motivation through
· The Five Key Beliefs of credibility, value, effort, efficacy, and belonging
· Ten strategies for incorporating the Five Key Beliefs into everyday teaching
· Common struggles for each strategy and how to overcome them
· A companion website with additional resources, videos, and downloadables
Do the work. Do it with care. These inspirational guideposts will help us all build a world in which all schools can be both productive and humane.
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
July 12, 2027
Dave Stuart Jr
ISBN 978-1071912317
Engagement
Do the work. Do it with care.
This is a book about love. That is, the active, earnest, and intelligent pursuit of our neighbors’ good. Teachers embody this kind of love; we seek and serve the wholeness of others.
At the center of this love lies Dave Stuart Jr.’s philosophy that every teacher of every subject area in our schools has the potential to enrich students’ lives long-term through the power of student motivation. From art and physical education to science and social studies―schools can make good on their promise and this book will show you how. Join Stuart in this personable journey by tackling student motivation through
· The Five Key Beliefs of credibility, value, effort, efficacy, and belonging
· Ten strategies for incorporating the Five Key Beliefs into everyday teaching
· Common struggles for each strategy and how to overcome them
· A companion website with additional resources, videos, and downloadables
Do the work. Do it with care. These inspirational guideposts will help us all build a world in which all schools can be both productive and humane.
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org