Interview: Principal Center Radio, Mike Anderson, Author

I had the privilege of joining Justin Baeder, Director of the Principal Center, for a fun conversation about my newest book, Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: The Key to Motivation and Achievement. In this interview, we discuss many interesting questions and topics about using choice effectively in schools, including…

Why is choice motivating for learners?
When choice is done well, it’s a vehicle for great learning, not just a gimmick for motivation.
What is self-differentiation and how can choice help?
What are good choices?
Why is choice and autonomy most important for students who are disruptive?
How can professional development be improved through the effective use of choice?

Original Link: http://www.principalcenter.com/mike-anderson-learning-to-choose-choosing-to-learn-the-key-to-student-motivation-and-achievement/

If you’re looking for a high quality radio show to listen to (perhaps during your daily commute), I highly recommend Principal Center Radio. With a wide variety of interviews from renowned education experts (including Douglas Reeves, Charlotte Danielson, Paul Tough, Russ Quaglia, Larry Ferlazzo, and many more) you’re sure to find great content and lively conversations that will push your thinking.

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Mike Anderson

Mike Anderson has been an educator for many years. A public school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool, coached swim teams, and taught university graduate level classes. He now works as a consultant providing professional learning for teachers throughout the US and beyond. In 2004, Mike was awarded a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for NH Teacher of the Year. In 2020, he was awarded the Outstanding Educational Leader Award by NHASCD for his work as a consultant. A best-selling author, Mike has written ten books about great teaching and learning. His latest book is Rekindle Your Professional Fire: Powerful Habits for Becoming a More Well-Balanced Teacher. When not working, Mike can be found hanging with his family, tending his perennial gardens, and searching for new running routes around his home in Durham, NH.

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