7 ways to motivate your students

By Pritesh Raichura2023-04-28T07:36:00

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Use these solid strategies to grow student motivation and success

If you’re struggling to motivate your students then chemistry teacher, blogger and speaker Pritesh Raichura has the answers you need – you’ll want to dash off to your classroom to implement these tips after reading this article. He provides seven easy but foundational ideas to help you change your students’ mindsets, enthuse learning and improve outcomes. He says, ‘Enthusiasm is infectious and motivating’ – and you’ll find that here, and then see the results in your classroom.

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