The Will to Learn: Gift for Readers
Dave's picks for the most practical, widely applicable bits from each chapter of The Will to Learn
I created these videos as a way to say "thank you" for readers of The Will to Learn. Also, I hope the videos serve as practical tools in sharing some of the book's best stuff with one's team, PLC, department, or school.
To learn more about the book, click here.
Taught by a teacher who's researched and tested these ideas for years.
Dave Stuart Jr. is a teacher and writer based in Cedar Springs, MI. His work (newsletter, videos, workshops) reaches a professional learning community of over 50,000 educators worldwide every month.
- Teacher and Author: He teaches real rosters in a real high school classroom, every day. This is where Dave puts to the test the Five Key Beliefs methodology for student motivation.
- Practical Researcher: Dave’s ideas aren’t just theories—they’re tested in actual classrooms and shaped by robust evidence.
- Authentic, Down-to-Earth Style: Expect humor, humility, and plenty of real-world examples from his own classes and those of teachers he admires.
Dave believes that when students truly see the worth of learning, everything changes—classroom climate, academic outcomes, and yes, teacher morale, too.
What's in the Course?
The Will to Learn: Dave's Top Takeaways
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PreviewStart Here (2:10)
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StartPrologue: A Book about Love (3:27)
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StartCh 1: On the Teaching of Souls Toward LTF (2:35)
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StartCh 2: The Five Key Beliefs and How They Work (4:33)
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StartCredibility: Top Takeaways (4:08)
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StartValue: Top Takeaways (3:09)
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StartEffort and Efficacy: Top Takeaways (3:03)
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StartBelonging: Top Takeaways (2:34)
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StartConclusion: Healers of Souls (2:33)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is this thing?
It's a set of short videos from Dave (all less than 10 minutes and ideal for sharing at meetings), plus a small set of posters you can print for your classroom.
How long do I have access to the course?
For as long as the Internet exists. So, hopefully there aren't any big solar flares or hacker wars or anything like that during our lifetimes...