2026 February 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People Book Study

Join us for February's 2026 MSTA "Beyond the Book" Club Book Study, featuring 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People by David Yeager, Ph.D.

Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of this month's text before the beginning of the book study to order; click here.

Join us in this book study to explore how to best support the young people in our lives. "Neuroscientists have now discovered that around age 10, changes in the brain spur young people to crave socially rewarding experiences, such as pride, admiration, and respect." 

This book dives into the science behind how to connect with young people ages 10 to 25 in both our professional and personal lives. We will explore avenues of communication and a few highly effective, easy to implement strategies that can be used in our classrooms as well as in our personal lives. 

We will dive into how to help young people be successful in school and at home, looking at motivational strategies and helping with behavior issues. As we read through the book, we will look for practical ways to apply the science to motivate, mentor, and help build a better future for young people ages 10 to 25. 

Facilitator Alison Corl has taught Junior High Math in Neosho for the past fourteen years. She dreamed of being a teacher when she was in Kindergarten and came home every day excited to teach her little brother that day's lesson. Alison's passion for reaching all students, especially reluctant learners, is evident in her teaching style and belief in a strong classroom community. Alison Corl is determined to develop students' problem-solving skills and get kids talking about math. 

Besides teaching, Alison's other great passion is family. She lives with her two daughters, ages 10 and 3, and husband in Joplin, Missouri. They love to play games, read, and go on adventures out in nature. 

📘 MSTA's Online Learning Platform

MSTA uses Teachable to host its online professional learning activities, including discussions, group work, and course materials.

What You’ll Find in the Course:

• Discussion Boards: Share insights and reflect with peers.
• Guiding Questions & Tasks: Apply key ideas from readings.
• Asynchronous Format: Participate anytime, anywhere.

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🧭 Getting Started with Teachable

First-Time Participant?

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​💬 Course Expectations

• Attend Zoom networking sessions to connect and collaborate.
• Complete assignments that link course concepts to your classroom practice.
• Access to course resources continues after the course ends.

 

🎓 PD Certification

At the end of the book study, participants who complete all course requirements and attend the Zoom meetings will receive 8 hours of PD. Certificates are found in your Teachable account. 

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