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Every day, teachers face the challenge of motivating struggling learners. In this must-have book, Barbara R. Blackburn, author of the bestseller Rigor Is Not a Four-Letter Word, shares how you can finally solve this problem and make your classroom a rigorous place where all students want to succeed.
You’ll learn practical strategies for…
understanding extrinsic and intrinsic motivation;
building a trusting relationship with students;
using praise and positive feedback effectively;
empowering students and helping them own their learning;
moving students toward a growth mindset;
communicating high expectations for students;
engaging all students in your lessons;
scaffolding so all students will want to improve;
helping students be resilient and not fear failure; and
celebrating diverse groups of students.
Each chapter is filled with a variety of examples and tools that you can use immediately. Bonus: Many of the tools are also available as free eResources on our website, www.routledge.com/9781138792432, so you can easily download and print them for classroom use.
Publisher : Routledge; 1st edition (August 10, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 166 pages
ISBN-10 : 1138792438
ISBN-13 : 978-1138792432
Item Weight : 13 ounces
Dimensions : 7 x 0.38 x 10 inches