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No applications for this program will be accepted after all vacancies have been filled. Unsuccessful applicants will have their monies refunded in full. Cancellation prior to two weeks before the program date (cut-off date) will incur a 15% service charge per applicant. This program will be payable in full for cancellations made on or after the cut-off date or for failure to attend the program. All cancellations must be in writing and emailed to us. In the event of insufficient applications this program will not proceed and registration monies be fully refunded. In the event of this program being cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances registration monies only will be refunded as Critical Agendas will not accept liability for the payment of any other associated costs. Critical Agendas reserves the right to vary the advertised programs prior to commencement. Please note Critical Agendas reserves the right to transfer participants from face to face to webinar format with price adjustments (if required), should minimum numbers not be met for face to face event
Effective Strategies to Spark Motivation and Engage Reluctant Learners
Every teacher meets a reluctant learner – the student who zones out, avoids the task, or quietly slips from the learning moment. It’s tough, but it’s also a turning point. When we understand what drives disengagement, we can respond with strategies that spark curiosity, build confidence, and bring students back into the learning zone.
This workshop is packed with practical strategies you can use straight away. You’ll leave with tools that boost motivation, strengthen connection, and create a classroom culture where every learner — even the reluctant ones — feels able to lean in and succeed.
Core Topics
- Identify the disengaged learner
Spot the signs early and recognise the subtle cues that signal withdrawal.
- Understand the factors behind disengagement
Explore the emotional, cognitive, and environmental influences that shape learner motivation.
- Discover the principles of engaging reluctant learners
Learn the evidence‑informed foundations that make re‑engagement possible and sustainable.
- Communicate effectively with the reluctant learner
Build trust, reduce resistance, and open pathways back into learning through purposeful communication.
- Activities, tips, and ideas to motivate and engage reluctant learners
Walk away with practical, ready‑to‑use strategies that boost motivation and re‑ignite engagement.
