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Ahead of the Class: Motivating Students


Presenters: Rita Smilksten | Marvin Druger | Tom Angelo


During the next eight weeks STARLINK will present four 15-20 minute modules of teaching tips in the areas of motivating students, active learning, critical thinking, and assessment.  Master teachers from around the country will present research and experience based strategies to improve student learning.

We all are Natural Born Learners” – Rita Smilkstein, N. Seattle C.C.

“Motivating the Unmotivated”  -  Marvin Druger, Syracuse U.

“Prior Knowledge” --  Tom Angelo, La Trobe U.,Australia