When and Why Do Students Engage with Course Readings?
Price range: $39.00 through $499.00
In this 20-Minute Mentor, Dr. Liz Norell shares practical, research-based strategies to motivate students to complete assigned readings and arrive in class prepared, engaged, and ready to learn.
Description
When and Why Do Students Engage with Course Readings?
When students come to class without completing assigned readings, discussions lose depth, activities become less effective, and instructors are left wondering how to encourage better preparation. While it can be tempting to dismiss this as a lack of motivation, research suggests the issue is far more complex. Time constraints, unclear expectations, grading practices, and students’ competing priorities all influence whether they engage with course readings.
In this 20-Minute Mentor, Dr. Liz Norell shares research-informed strategies to help students see the value of reading and arrive better prepared for class. You’ll learn how to communicate the purpose behind assigned texts, select and scaffold challenging readings, model effective reading habits, and integrate reading into the classroom experience in meaningful ways. Rather than relying on high-stakes quizzes or grades, this program provides practical techniques for creating a learning environment where students are motivated to read, participate, and contribute.
After viewing this Magna 20-Minute Mentor, participants will be able to:
- Identify factors that influence whether students complete assigned readings
- Explain how unclear expectations and competing demands affect reading engagement
- Evaluate course readings for relevance, accessibility, and appropriate workload
- Apply strategies that make the purpose and use of assigned readings more transparent
- Design reading activities that encourage preparation, discussion, and meaningful engagement
TOPICS COVERED
- Research findings on college students’ course reading habits
- Common barriers that prevent students from completing assigned readings
- Connections among reading expectations, grades, and student motivation
- Influence of classroom relationships and peer interaction on reading engagement
- Instructional strategies for selecting, explaining, and integrating course readings
AUDIENCE
This program will benefit:
- College and university faculty
- Adjunct instructors
- Department chairs
- Faculty development professionals
- Centers for teaching and learning staff
- Instructional designers
- Academic program directors
Product Code: PM26FA
Additional information
| Purchase Options | 1-week On-demand Individual Access, 1-year On-demand Institutional Access, Campus Access License |
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