Motivating Students by Design


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The title of the book, Motivating Students by Design, was chosen because the author explains how professors can motivate students intentionally through the design of their courses. The primary purpose of this book is to present practical strategies that professors can implement in their courses. Based on decades of research, Dr. Brett Jones presents a framework to organize teaching strategies that motivate students. All of the strategies presented are followed by several examples, which provide readers with over 100 ideas for how the strategies can be implemented in courses. This book will be useful to graduate students and beginning professors, as well as professors who are more experienced and want to refine their instruction or implement new strategies.




Motivating Students


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Learn why students disengage and how to motivate them to achieve success with a five-step framework. Research-based strategies and fun activities show how to instill a lasting love of learning in students of any age. Classroom tips and troubleshooting advice for common motivation problems prepare readers for the real-world ups and downs of motivating students.




Motivating Primary-grade Students


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What is that intangible force that makes some classrooms positively buzz with interest, attention, and excitement about learning? While motivation can't easily be quantified, few would dispute its essential role in promoting academic engagement and achievement. This uniquely practical book is the first how-to guide on motivating students in grades K-3. Presented are research-based strategies and techniques that are brought to life in three extended case studies of highly successful motivators. Vividly demonstrating how these exemplary teachers flood their classrooms with motivation, the book provides inspiration and practical ideas that readers can implement in their own work. It also guides teachers in recognizing and avoiding key pitfalls--the attitudes, instructional methods, and classroom management approaches that may inadvertantly undermine student motivation. Key Features: The first how-to book on this important topic Senior author Michael Pressley is a popular, visible figure with a stellar reputation. Practical, realistic classroom suggestions are illustrated by case material. Appendix provides checklists of what works (and what doesn't) in promoting academic motivation.




Motivating Students Who Don't Care


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"One of the most common problems teachers face in modern education is unmotivated students. Allen N. Mendler's Motivating Students Who Don't Care: Proven Strategies to Engage All Learners, 2nd Edition provides practical strategies for teachers to motivate struggling students. From emphasizing effort to sparking enthusiasm for learning, each chapter covers one key process to boost student motivation. Disinterested, unmotivated students can be discouraging to hardworking teachers, but Mendler's proven strategies can nurture enthusiasm and excitement for learning in any classroom and reach even the most challenging students"--




Motivating Students to Learn


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Written specifically for teachers, Motivating Students to Learn offers a wealth of research-based principles on the subject of student motivation for use by classroom teachers. Now in its fourth edition, this book discusses specific classroom strategies by tying these principles to the realities of contemporary schools, curriculum goals, and classroom dynamics. The authors lay out effective extrinsic and intrinsic strategies to guide teachers in their day-to-day practice, provide guidelines for adapting to group and individual differences, and discuss ways to reach students who have become discouraged or disaffected learners. This edition features new material on the roles that classroom goal setting, developing students’ interest, and teacher-student and peer relationships play in student motivation. It has been reorganized to address six key questions that combine to explain why students may or may not be motivated to learn. By focusing more closely on the teacher as the motivator, this text presents a wide range of motivational methods to help students see value in the curriculum and lessons taught in the classroom.




Motivating Learners in the Classroom


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`This is a rare find, a book that manages to turn educational theory into accessible practice. It will appeal to teachers, managers, support staff and anyone interested in how we learn...This is a book relevant to everyone involved in education as it gets right to the heart of what makes us achieve: motivation. An empowering read - don′t miss it!′ - Support for Learning `As the title suggests, motivation is a key theme, and this is explored with reference to theoretical perspectives on learning and how these can be translated into practice. A real strength of the book lies in its emphasis on the importance of managing learning and developing effective whole-school approaches to improving the motivation of pupils′ - SENCO Update Help all your students become better learners! This book tells you how to recognise and meet the individual needs of different kinds of learners, and provides adaptable strategies for helping every learner develop their own successful approach to learning. Packed full of advice, the book contains: o ideas for ways to motivate all pupils o a chapter on learning styles in the early years o advice on how to create the best learning environment possible o questionnaires, memory games and organizational charts o key practice points o visual summaries at the end of each chapter The practical ideas offered in this book will be invaluable to all class teachers, trainee teachers and SENCOs.




Supporting Students' Motivation


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This is a book about teachers’ classroom motivating styles. Motivating style is the interpersonal tone and face-to-face behavior the teacher relies on when trying to motivate students to engage in classroom activities and procedures. The over-arching goal of the book is to help teachers work through the professional developmental process to learn how to provide instruction in ways that students will find to be motivationally-enriching, satisfying, and engagement-generating. To realize this goal, the book features six parts: Part 1: Introduction, introduces what teachers are to support—namely, student motivation; Part 2: Motivating Style, explains what a supportive motivating style is; Part 3: “How to,” overviews the recommended motivationally-supportive instructional strategies one-by-one and step-by-step; Part 4: Workshop, walks the reader through the skill-building workshop experience; Part 5: Benefits, details all the student, teacher, and classroom benefits that come from an improved motivating style; and Part 6: Getting Started, discusses ways to begin using these skills in the classroom. Based on a successful workshop program run by the authors, teachers successfully improve their classroom motivating style. In doing so, they experience gains in their teaching skill and efficacy, job satisfaction, a renewed passion for teaching, and a more satisfying relationship with their students. This multiauthored book provides teachers with the practical, concrete, step-by-step, skill-based "how to" they need to develop a highly supportive motivating style.




Motivating Defiant and Disruptive Students to Learn


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How to stay calm, cool, and in control of your classroom Today′s teachers face more challenges than ever before in managing student behavior in the classroom. New teachers often find themselves underprepared for the realities of hard-to-engage students and increased class size. Rich Korb brings extensive teaching and administrative experience to his collection of strategies designed to keep you and your students focused on learning. This accessible, step-by-step guide for new and veteran teachers offers easy-to-implement methods that help you: Motivate and engage students Set up your classroom to prevent disruptive behavior Stay calm in the face of adverse situations Reduce the effect of misbehavior on other students′ learning Respond to inappropriate behavior effectively Avoid burning out This powerful staff development program is filled with strategies you can read today and apply tomorrow. They have been classroom tested and praised by teachers looking for guidance when they wanted to scream, yell, or cry. This book will reignite your love of teaching as you reap the rewards of a well-managed classroom.




Teaching Strategies to Motivate College Students


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Are you a college student struggling to find motivation and interest in your studies? Do you feel like the educational system is outdated and fails to meet your needs? Look no further than "Teaching Strategies to Motivate College Students." This book offers a fresh perspective on the educational system and provides invaluable insights into how teachers can connect with and inspire their students. In today's rapidly changing world, the way we learn and interact has evolved, but the educational system remains stagnant. Students, like yourself, are disengaged and lacking motivation. It's time to break free from the traditional teaching methods and explore new strategies that truly resonate with modern students. Drawing from studies on children with Attention Deficit Disorder, this book highlights the crucial role emotions play in cognitive development and information assimilation. Why rely on medication when we can harness the power of emotions to ignite a passion for learning? It's time for the educational system to adapt and embrace these findings. This book delves into the flaws of the current educational system and challenges the status quo. It exposes the mismatch between what our children and young adults need to learn and the outdated ideals the system promotes. Teachers and students face discrimination and ridicule when they resist conforming to this flawed model. It's time for a change. "Teaching Strategies to Motivate College Students" offers practical solutions and methods for teachers to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. It advocates for educators who go beyond simply instructing students to open a textbook and replicate answers. True teaching involves building relationships, answering emails, and sharing perspectives about life. By highlighting the importance of connection and empathy, this book empowers teachers to inspire their students on a deeper level. The author understands the challenges educators face in today's digital age, where a single moment captured on camera can tarnish a career. But this book also emphasizes the immense impact teachers can have when they prioritize their students' well-being and growth. The educational system needs a paradigm shift, and "Teaching Strategies to Motivate College Students" is here to guide you through that transformation. It challenges the notion that degrees define a teacher's qualifications, emphasizing the need for true passion and dedication in the classroom. Quality teaching goes beyond academic credentials and focuses on creating future leaders who can contribute to a better world. This book calls upon teachers to lead by example, showcasing an ideal world based on mutual respect, human rights, and peace. It urges educators to cultivate critical thinking, efficient analysis of information, and creativity. The ultimate goal is to foster a positive and humanitarian approach that transcends borders, nationalities, and cultures. If you're ready for a revolution in education, "Teaching Strategies to Motivate College Students" is your guide. Discover how to connect with modern students, reignite their passion for learning, and drive meaningful change in the classroom. Take the first step towards creating a world where education is not just a reflection of society but a vehicle for its progress. Take action now! Unlock your potential as an empowered student or educator. Buy "Teaching Strategies to Motivate College Students" and embark on a transformative journey towards a brighter future.




Motivating Students Who Don't Care


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This book is a comprehensive and practical guide for reconnecting with discouraged students and reawakening their excitement and enthusiasm for learning. With proven strategies from the classroom, Dr. Mendler identifies five effective processes you can use to reawaken motivation in students who aren’t prepared, don’t care, and won’t work. These processes include emphasizing effort, creating hope, respecting power, building relationships, and expressing enthusiasm.