Motivating for Mastery: Balancing Intrinsic & Extrinsic Rewards

24/02/2025 40 min

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Description:Have you struggled to motivate students? In this episode of Lectures on Learning, campus director Paige Fultz of Alpha Brownsville reveals her groundbreaking approach that propels students to outpace traditional learners by 2.3x—all through a unique two-hour learning model. Join us as Paige explores how blending intrinsic passion with extrinsic incentives creates an environment where students thrive, adapt, and master new challenges in tomorrow’s schools.KEY TOPICS COVERED:Overview of Alpha Brownsville and its innovative two-hour learning modelHow intrinsic and extrinsic motivators work together to boost student performanceThe use of creative tools like raffle tickets, Class Dojo points, and Alpha BucksStrategies for personalized incentives and real-time student feedbackBalancing immediate rewards with long-term, deep engagementThe role of school culture in fostering a motivated, resilient learning communityFREE RESOURCEPage from Paige's Playbook: Discover the top intrinsic and extrinsic motivators that power success at Alpha Brownsville. Download here: https://www.guide.school/5LINKSwww.guide.school/5 - Paige's Playbook on MotivatorsYouTube version of Lectures on Learning: www.youtube.com/@guideschooling/playlistsPodcast version of Lectures on Learning: Available on all major podcast platforms.