Too often, at best, students are compliant with school directives and, at worst, actively defiant much like inmates in a minimum security prison. So says, today's guest, Aaron Hansen - author of the book "Heroes Within" - on this episode of the Have a Life Teaching Podcast.

In this episode, we speak with Hansen about ways through which teachers can better engage students to take ownership of their own learning journeys such as by posting and discussing learning objectives with them, having students track their own academic progress, and by having students self and peer assess learning and next steps. Having students be the heroes of their own success, says Hansen, can lead to more intrinsic motivation to learn on the part of the learner.

Aaron Hansen LinkedIn Page

Heroes Within Book

White Pine Middle School - National Model School

Music - Aylex