151: Student Empowerment: One Easy Strategy to Conquer Classroom Management

Hey there, fellow secondary multiple prep teachers!

Are you ready to conquer classroom management and empower your students?

Well, look no further because in this week's episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast, I've got a game-changing strategy just for you.

We're diving into the power of giving your students choices in the classroom. Research-backed and proven effective, this one easy strategy will not only boost your students' motivation and engagement but also minimize behavior issues.

I'll walk you through practical examples of the choices you can offer and share some dos and don'ts to ensure success.

Trust me, you don't want to miss this episode! So, grab your earbuds and get ready to transform your classroom. Let's do this!

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Mentioned in this episode:

Patall, E. A., Cooper, H., & Robinson, J. C. (2008). The effects of choice on intrinsic motivation and related outcomes: A meta-analysis of research findings. Psychological Bulletin, 134(2), 270–300. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.134.2.270

https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2000_RyanDeci_SDT.pdf

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