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Fostering Intrinsic Motivation In Introductory Classes

in Course design, Graduate student blog, Teaching strategies

Fostering students’ motivation to learn is complicated in intro classes with a highly heterogeneous demographic. Learn ways to foster your student’s intrinsic motivation. 

(Contributed by Federica Bocchi.)

Tagged: Class preparation, General Education

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