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Engaging the DisengagedDr. Mary Amanda Graham
Program Director Seattle University
Frustrations
What challenges do you face with your disengaged students?
What the Student Thinks What’s
important? What motivates?
Definition of Motivation
Motivation-internal Action Direction Engagement
Motivation + Engagement=Learning
What Motivates You…What Engages You Why is it different for students
Why We Do Things Enjoyment Rewarding
Why Do We Do Things Less Enjoyable
Students All Students are motivated by
something All Students can be engaged
Internal vs. External Motivation What are internal motivators at your
school What are external motivators at your
school
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.
The Internally Motivated Engaged Self Starters Comprehend Materials Uses failure as a motivation Creative Enjoys School High Level of Academic
Achievement
Assumptions of Choice TheoryBasic NeedsQuality WorldBehavior has a Purpose
Implications of Choice Theory in School
Basic Needs:Love and Belonging FreedomFunPowerSurvival
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
Freedom Need for Independence Decision Making Relatedness Involvement in Own Learning Pursuit of Interests Autonomy
Fun Engagement Enjoyment Fun Excitement
Power Responsibility Leadership Achievement
SurvivalSafetyBasic Needs (food, shelter,
clothing, safe home…)Risk Taking
How Are These Basic Needs Met for Students In Your school?
Quality World What does that mean?
What does that mean in regards to School?
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
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
Ideas-Continued MentorshipPresencesLunchBefore Class ActivitiesA Systems Approach
Contact Info Dr. Mary Amanda Graham\
Seattle Universitygrahamm@seattleu.edu
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.
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