Lectures on Learning

Motivating for Mastery: Balancing Intrinsic & Extrinsic Rewards


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Have you struggled to motivate students? In this episode of Lectures on Learning, campus director Paige Fultz of Alpha Brownsville reveals her groundbreaking approach that propels students to outpace traditional learners by 2.3x—all through a unique two-hour learning model. Join us as Paige explores how blending intrinsic passion with extrinsic incentives creates an environment where students thrive, adapt, and master new challenges in tomorrow’s schools.


KEY TOPICS COVERED:

  • Overview of Alpha Brownsville and its innovative two-hour learning model
  • How intrinsic and extrinsic motivators work together to boost student performance
  • The use of creative tools like raffle tickets, Class Dojo points, and Alpha Bucks
  • Strategies for personalized incentives and real-time student feedback
  • Balancing immediate rewards with long-term, deep engagement
  • The role of school culture in fostering a motivated, resilient learning community


FREE RESOURCE

Page from Paige's Playbook: Discover the top intrinsic and extrinsic motivators that power success at Alpha Brownsville. Download here: https://www.guide.school/5


LINKS

  • www.guide.school/5 - Paige's Playbook on Motivators
  • YouTube version of Lectures on Learning: www.youtube.com/@guideschooling/playlists
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Lectures on LearningBy Heather Clayton Staker