As graduate students, it can sometimes be a struggle to understand why our students aren’t motivated by the same things that seem important to us. In this meeting, participants will learn about motivators that affect student engagement and discuss how challenges to motivation are shaped by our course context. Participants will develop a game plan for overcoming these challenges including easy to implement strategies that can be applied immediately and throughout the semester. All 1st and 2nd year TAs are encouraged to join UCAT’s Starting Teaching Associate Resource (STAR) Group! This group, led by UCAT’s graduate consultants, gives 1st and 2nd year TAs the opportunity to… ** Network with other TAs from across OSU ** Seek help for specific teaching concerns ** Develop a plan to grow as TAs ** Access UCAT and other teaching resources ** Encourage and learn from each other ** Refreshments will be provided. For more information go here: http://ucat.osu.edu/professional-development/gta/star/ Please RSVP here and at the event webpage: https://ucat.osu.edu/events/star-march-meeting-student-motivation/ Following the event, email Erica Szeyller.1 to confirm your attendance.