Why You Should Tap Your Students’ Intrinsic Motivation in the Judaic Studies Classroom
Building on its exploration of innovative educational approaches for Judaic Studies, the JEIC team uncovered a wealth of research highlighting the transformative impact of Intrinsic Motivation in the classroom. This well-established body of literature reveals the significant and lasting benefits of fostering intrinsic motivation in students.
While some Jewish day schools have already fully embraced this powerful approach, JEIC provides workshops and support to the Jewish day school field integrate Intrinsic Motivation into their Judaic Studies programs.
NEW JEIC Seminar: Empowering Teachers to Implement Intrinsic Motivation in School
Ignite Student Motivation & Engagement!
Transform your Judaics classrooms to a place where students eagerly dive into Torah studies, where motivation flows naturally, and where deep engagement becomes the norm, not the exception.
JEIC's new hands-on workshop series, designed specifically for Judaic Studies educators who want to revolutionize their teaching approach, is available to your community. Through four powerful 2-hour sessions you'll work alongside fellow educators to master the art of student motivation and engagement.
Bringing Intrinsic Motivation into the Classroom
At JEIC’s 2024 Innovators Retreat (IR24), Jewish day school innovators, experts, and influencers explored how to tap into students' intrinsic motivation through student-centered learning techniques with best-selling author and education professor Dr. Catlin Tucker. Explore the IR24 presentations and resources to learn how to bring student-centered learning to your school!
Learn more about intrinsic motivation
Three Ways School Leaders Can Undo Grading Inequities by Peter DeWitt
The Most Essential Part of a Jewish Education Isn’t What You Think by Rabbi Shmuel Feld
What Motivates Us? An Interview with Daniel Pink by Katharine Bell of Harvard Business Review
Understanding Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation in the Classroom by Elizabeth Mulvahill
Take the Next Step in Intrinsic Motivation!
Contact Sharon Freundel, Managing Director, or Rabbi Shmuel Feld, Founding Director, to explore how developing your students’ intrinsic motivation can deepen their connection to Jewish learning and living.