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Exploring the Self Determination Theory

April 04, 2025 • Derrick Killam and Mike Lunney • Season 2 • Episode 14

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Guest Stephen Cox is back with Mike and Derrick to dig deeper into the concept of Self Determination Theory. The crew discusses the three components of Self Determination: Competence, Relatedness, and Autonomy, and how these thoughts relate specifically to helping our music students achieve more because they have more input and investment. Thank you for joining us again Steven Cox!