Building Student Buy-in: How to Increase Technique Complexity to Boost Student Engagement

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Building Student Buy-in: How to Increase Technique Complexity to Boost Student Engagement

Engagement is the foundation of every successful educational therapy session. In this webinar, discover how to boost student buy-in by infusing novelty, sparking curiosity, and strategically increasing technique complexity. Whether you're a new therapist seeking practical strategies or a seasoned professional looking to refresh your approach, this session offers ideas to maximize the impact of your techniques. Learn how to tailor sessions to each student's needs, increase their motivation, and make the process more enjoyable—for both the student and the therapist.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the importance of engagement as the foundation for effective educational therapy sessions.
• Explore strategies to boost student buy-in by incorporating novelty, sparking curiosity, and increasing technique complexity.
• Learn how to tailor therapy sessions to align with individual student needs and learning preferences.
• Discover practical approaches to enhance student motivation and make sessions more enjoyable for both the student and the therapist.
• Apply fresh ideas to deepen student engagement and maximize the impact of educational therapy techniques immediately
  

About Your Speaker:

Kari Bondar, M. Ed., PCET

Kari brings over 30 years of experience in education to her role as a Professionally Certified Educational Therapist at Destiny Christian Academy in Sacramento, CA. Her diverse career spans elementary classroom teaching, educational specialist for homeschool families, and her current work with NILD as a Staff Instructor and School Engagement Specialist for NILDinside. Kari is passionate about instructing new therapists through the NILD level courses and is dedicated to empowering educators to transform students' lives. She excels in delivering professional development and leading workshops in NILD Rx 4 Discovery Math 1 & 2 and Executive Function. Kari earned her Bachelor of Arts in Russian from California State University, Sacramento, holds a California Elementary Teaching Credential, and completed her master’s degree in education with a focus on Educational Therapy from Regent University.