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Gregory Reiva replied to Michele McCurdy's discussion Need an award winning teacher for an interview
"Hello Michele I am a high school science teacher at sTreamwood High School in Streamwood,Illinois Over the past 18 years I have won a number of grant awards and I was named Maaster Energy Teacher of the year for the state of Ilinois in 2005. My…"
Nov 10, 2012
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Cracking the Nut

CRACKING THE NUTUnleashing students’ intrinsic motivation to learnBy Greg Reiva Two of the best books dealing with student intrinsic motivation to lean are the following:  Flow: the psychology of optimal experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and the book called Mindset: the new psychology of success by Carol Dweck Ph.D.This summer I am again working on and reflecting upon the most pronounced issue I grapple with in the science classroom. The issue is getting students motivated to learn.  It is…See More
Jul 27, 2012
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Partner Organizations - 2012 Conference

Whether you are a small school or a multi-national organization, we want to encourage you to become a conference partner by joining this group. Your work in this area must be non-commercial and primarily or substantively focused on globally connecting students or teachers, or other global competency and awareness education initiatives. Once approved, we'll ask you for more detailed information on your organization, which will be listed on the partner page with a link, logo, and a short…See More
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Gregory Reiva commented on Lori Mustille's group SKYPE and iChat
"    Hi Rita   I would be in favor of working together in some fashion and focus upon the issue of food production for the growing world population.  I believe that poverty and lack of resources will heighten the need to produce…"
Aug 18, 2011
Gregory Reiva replied to Jennifer Carbonneau's discussion My Introduction...
"Greg Reiva, Science eEucator.  Streamwood High School in Streamwood Illinois. 16 years of science teaching with experience developing a wealth of progressive inquiry-based educational initiatives in…"
Aug 8, 2011
Gregory Reiva replied to Jennifer Carbonneau's discussion My Introduction...
"Hi Jennifer   I would recommend you go to www.ThinkQuest.org  and check out the incredible opportunity that Oracle Corporation provides for teachers world-wide to develop collaborative relationships on project!.   Please let me know…"
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Jul 5, 2011
Gregory Reiva is now a member of The Global Education Conference Network
Feb 23, 2011

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Title:
Science Educator
Location (City or Town):
School Distict U46
About Me or Reason for Joining the GEC:
I am interested in being more fully connected into the dialogue in reforms to the education provided in the public school systems in America and in schools across the world.
I am a:
teacher, administrator
Grade Level or Age of Students You Work With (if applicable):
9-12
Skype Name:
gregory.reiva

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Cracking the Nut

CRACKING THE NUT

Unleashing students’ intrinsic motivation to learn

By Greg Reiva

 

Two of the best books dealing with student intrinsic motivation to lean are the following:  Flow: the psychology of optimal experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and the book called Mindset: the new psychology of success by Carol Dweck Ph.D.

This summer I am again working on and reflecting…

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