The American Center in Moscow invites English teachers to participate in the second iteration of the professional development course, Empowering Educators to Motivate Students with a focus on aligning with Hope Theory to create the Optimal Learning Environment. This practice-oriented course is grounded in research-based strategies that create safe, connected, and supportive learning environments where all students can thrive academically and emotionally.
The workshop series will cover classroom practices that support students’ focus, regulation, engagement, positive relationships, motivation, and high academic success—key conditions that maximize learning.
Program Overview
What: A 7-part online professional development series that focuses on integrating safety, motivation, community, belonging, reflection, and hope into your practice.
Who: K–12 and university English teachers (including ESP/EAP instructors and teacher educators)
When: Biweekly on Mondays from February 16 — May 25, 2026, 12:00 or 18:00 MSK (see full schedule below)
Where: Zoom
Why: Because motivated students—and calm, confident teachers—create classrooms where English learning feels safe, meaningful, and achievable.
Schedule:
The project is planned for two cohorts to accommodate participants in different time zones:
Cohort 1 — 12:00-13:30 Moscow time
Cohort 2 — 18:00-19:30 Moscow time
Both cohorts cover the same content, so participants only need to join the session at the time most convenient for them.
To access all webinar resources, including additional materials from Dr. Donita Grissom and your homework, please visit: https://amc.ru/en/empowering-educators-to-motivate-students/
