Episode 358: Motivation and the Four Forms of Relevancy

Are there factors that make learning easier? As Andrew notes, “If something is relevant to you, if it is significant, meaningful, useful, interesting, helpful to you, then it is easy to study and learn.” This week Andrew and Julie discuss the four forms of relevancy: intrinsic, inspired, contrived, and enforced. Andrew and Julie dive into these ideas and share how they can be used to help both students and teachers!

Referenced Materials

Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa

Episode 174: Why Gender Matters — An Interview with Dr. Leonard Sax

"The Art and Science of Motivation"

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization

Magnum Opus Magazine

Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contests

Transcript of Podcast Episode 358

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