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Educators work tirelessly to keep all students engaged and motivated, both in and out of the classroom. In this Spotlight, discover the links between work students find meaningful and their levels of motivation in the classroom, see what teachers can learn from disengagement on tests, and explore how educators are building student-centered school cultures.
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Students Thrive When They See Purpose in Their Learning
Peg the duck walks for the first time using the final model of the prosthetic foot created by the students. Photo: Armorel High School EAST |
Three Arkansas middle school students committed to an unusual class project last year: creating an artificial limb for a duck that was
Their efforts—and hard-won success—illustrate a link between a sense of purpose and meaning in classroom work and student engagement.
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Source: Education Week