Teaching motivated minds: Applying brain science to boost mastery, motivation, mindsets, metacognition, and learning
November 12-14, 2026 at the Hilton Austin Hotel in Austin, TX, or virtually via Zoom.
This Interdisciplinary Conference will explore the “Science of Student Motivation” and the scientific links between motivation, mindsets and beliefs, belonging, mastery, autonomy, relevance, meaning, metacognition, and struggle. Through evidence-based strategies, you will learn how to create more engaging classrooms; enable mastery and meaningful learning; develop student metacognition and autonomy; promote belonging and relationships; and use effective learning and teaching practices in the classroom.
