Lesson Plan

Motivate to Complete

Equip teachers with evidence-based strategies to identify barriers, boost motivation, and design engaging assignments so all students consistently complete tasks.

Consistent task completion underpins academic success and classroom efficiency; by addressing motivation and engagement barriers, teachers foster equitable learning and boost student achievement.

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Review Workshop Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

10 minutes

Step 2

Mini-Lesson: Understanding Barriers and Motivation

20 minutes

Step 3

Activity 1: Barrier Identification

20 minutes

Step 4

Activity 2: Designing Engaging Assignments

25 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Action Planning

15 minutes

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Motivate to Complete

Welcome everyone, introduce yourself and the workshop focus. Emphasize that consistent student work completion is key to classroom success.

Workshop Objectives

Read aloud the objectives and invite participants to connect with one personal goal.

Session Agenda

Briefly walk through each agenda item and time allotment.

Common Barriers to Task Completion

Share findings from research: unclear instructions, low relevance, lack of feedback, skills deficits.

Tool: Barrier Identification Worksheet

Display the worksheet and explain how it guides analysis of barriers.

Key Motivational Theories

Introduce self-determination, expectancy-value, and goal-setting theories.

Motivation Techniques Chart

Highlight categories like choice, relevance, feedback, and social connection.

Activity 1: Barrier Identification

Explain grouping and the gallery walk/report-out format.

Activity 2: Designing Engaging Assignments

Emphasize integrating motivational techniques into redesigns.

Reflection & Action Planning

Guide reflection on key takeaways and action steps.

Next Steps & Supports

Summarize supports available at school and encourage follow-up.

Thank You

Thank participants and offer your contact for questions or follow-up.

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Motivate to Complete

Alyssha Walker

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