239. No One Cares About Your Class: What to Do When Students Only Care About Their Dual Credit Courses and Not Yours

239. No One Cares About Your Class: What to Do When Students Only Care About Their Dual Credit Courses and Not Yours

June 15, 2026 · 17 min

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Rebecca Joyner discusses strategies for making classes more engaging for students who prioritize their dual credit courses.

How do you make your class matter when students are far more invested in their dual credit courses? In this episode, I share why student apathy isn't necessarily a reflection of your teaching and how shifting your expectations can reduce frustration for everyone. We’ll talk about creating a classroom students want to be in, respecting their competing priorities, maintaining accountability without adding pressure, and focusing on what you can control while helping students build responsibility...

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