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Engaging the Disengaged Dr. Mary Amanda Graham Program Director Seattle University

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Engaging the DisengagedDr. Mary Amanda Graham

Program Director Seattle University

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Frustrations

What challenges do you face with your disengaged students?

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What the Student Thinks What’s

important? What motivates?

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Definition of Motivation

Motivation-internal Action Direction Engagement

Motivation + Engagement=Learning

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What Motivates You…What Engages You Why is it different for students

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Why We Do Things Enjoyment Rewarding

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Why Do We Do Things Less Enjoyable

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Students All Students are motivated by

something All Students can be engaged

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Internal vs. External Motivation What are internal motivators at your

school What are external motivators at your

school

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The Problem with the Candy Bar It is never enough… Short Term Student losses interest Geared toward the “motivated” student Not a real life transferable skill in many

situations.

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The Internally Motivated Engaged Self Starters Comprehend Materials Uses failure as a motivation Creative Enjoys School High Level of Academic

Achievement

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Assumptions of Choice TheoryBasic NeedsQuality WorldBehavior has a Purpose

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Implications of Choice Theory in School

Basic Needs:Love and Belonging FreedomFunPowerSurvival

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Love and Belonging Social over school Acceptance Belonging in a group Cared about Known on a personal level Protecting self to fit in Seems Disinterested

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Freedom Need for Independence Decision Making Relatedness Involvement in Own Learning Pursuit of Interests Autonomy

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Fun Engagement Enjoyment Fun Excitement

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Power Responsibility Leadership Achievement

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SurvivalSafetyBasic Needs (food, shelter,

clothing, safe home…)Risk Taking

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How Are These Basic Needs Met for Students In Your school?

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Quality World What does that mean?

What does that mean in regards to School?

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Group ActivityBrainstorm with

the people at your table. Can you come up with 10 ways to meet students’ basic needs, as well as their needs specific to your school

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Ideas To Foster The Needs Become a part of the students quality

world Work with teachers on the value of

personal relationships Buy in from administrators on the role of

counselor In-service for teachers Assess Curriculum and Meaning School Environment

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Ideas-Continued MentorshipPresencesLunchBefore Class ActivitiesA Systems Approach

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Contact Info Dr. Mary Amanda Graham\

Seattle [email protected]

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References Glasser, W. Counseling with Choice Theory: The New Reality Therapy

Loyd, Byron D. (2005). The effects of reality therapy/choice theory principles on high school students' perception of needs satisfaction and behavioral change. International Journal of Reality Therapy, Vol 25(1), 2005, 5-9

Wubbolding, R. (2000) Reality Therapy in the 21st Century.