Reluctant learners aren’t new—but in today’s classrooms, they’re showing up in new ways. Maybe it’s disengagement. Maybe it’s anxiety. Maybe it’s resistance that masks a struggle.

Today we’re unpacking who these students are, why they might be hesitant to engage, and most importantly, how we can help them re-engage, build confidence, and start to thrive again.

Topics Discussed

• Who Are Reluctant Learners in Middle School?
• Why Do Students Become Reluctant Learners?
• Strategies to Reach and Support Reluctant Learners

Resources

https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/how-to-use-math-mistakes-as-a-teaching-tool/

https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/systems-for-student-success/

https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/first-week-growth-mindset-in-math/

https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/how-to-foster-a-positive-math-mindset/

https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/low-stress-ways-to-boost-student-motivation-in-math-class/

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