Effective Strategies to Spark Motivation and Engage Reluctant Learners T3

Primary and Secondary Teachers and Teacher Aides 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. Spot the signs early and recognise the subtle cues that signal withdrawal. Explore the emotional, cognitive, and environmental influences that shape learner motivation. Learn the evidence‑informed foundations that make re‑engagement possible and sustainable. Build trust, reduce resistance, and open pathways back into learning through purposeful communication. Walk away with practical, ready‑to‑use strategies that boost motivation and re‑ignite engagement. Sally Learey is a renowned keynote speaker, author and education consultant with expertise in teaching, training, positive psychology, coaching and counselling. With experience across adult education and both primary and secondary sectors throughout Australia, she brings a grounded, real world understanding of how people learn and thrive. The author of eight best selling books, Sally is known for making complex ideas accessible and practical. Her seven children’s books blend fact and fiction to educate, entertain and inspire young readers, while her adult non fiction title offers clear, actionable guidance for personal growth. In her workshops, Sally equips teachers, leaders, and administrative staff with evidence based mindsets and strategies that create meaningful, lasting impact. Her sessions are engaging, practical and designed to build confidence, capability and connection within school communities. Classroom Dynamics – the latest strategies and solutions to positive classroom management – Glen Pearsall I really enjoyed the small group size. The sessions were interactive and we not only saw Glenn demonstrate how he would use strategies himself but we heard from other educators on their challenges and thoughts and also saw video examples from other schools. I find this multi modal style of presentation much more engaging. It was also appreciated to have a copy of the book to take back to school and access to the online platform. “It is the first P.L. in a long long time that I haven’t been checking in with my watch.” I love the fantastic variety of workshops and conferences on offer. Always look forward to Critical Agendas PD’s. “Strategies to Thrive as a Year Level Co-ordinator by Sally Learey” Sally was insightful and helped me to make clear connections to every day behaviours / emotions that I will need to recognise in my position. It reall