


The Behavioral Economics Playbook for Educators
10 Powerful Strategies to Drive Student Motivation, Engagement, and Ownership
Transform your classroom into a high-impact learning environment using the same behavioral science principles that shape billion-dollar industries — now made practical for teachers.
This plug-and-play playbook gives you 10 behavioral economics strategies specifically designed for educators to:
Increase student motivation without relying on constant rewards
Reduce resistance to tasks and deadlines
Improve classroom management using choice architecture
Build classroom culture through social norms and nudges
Design systems that promote consistent behavior and long-term habits
Each strategy includes:
A clear explanation of the behavioral principle
A real-world classroom example
Easy-to-implement steps
Observation tips for coaches and leaders
Reflection prompts to adapt the strategy to your setting
Whether you're a teacher, instructional coach, or school leader, this playbook is a game-changer for how we understand, and design for, student behavior.
10 Powerful Strategies to Drive Student Motivation, Engagement, and Ownership
Transform your classroom into a high-impact learning environment using the same behavioral science principles that shape billion-dollar industries — now made practical for teachers.
This plug-and-play playbook gives you 10 behavioral economics strategies specifically designed for educators to:
Increase student motivation without relying on constant rewards
Reduce resistance to tasks and deadlines
Improve classroom management using choice architecture
Build classroom culture through social norms and nudges
Design systems that promote consistent behavior and long-term habits
Each strategy includes:
A clear explanation of the behavioral principle
A real-world classroom example
Easy-to-implement steps
Observation tips for coaches and leaders
Reflection prompts to adapt the strategy to your setting
Whether you're a teacher, instructional coach, or school leader, this playbook is a game-changer for how we understand, and design for, student behavior.