Description
Harness the power of motivation to transform the learning experience!
When properly channeled, motivation propels learning forward. Yet teachers across all grade levels and disciplines struggle to recognize and cultivate this dynamic, social force in the classroom. This essential resource proves that all students are motivated to learn, and provides authentic tools to create and sustain a classroom community that is highly engaged. You’ll discover:
- Reflection activities that promote student voice and self-efficacy as well as assess existing motivation levels
- Case studies and best practices based on current motivation theory and research
- Strategies to design meaningful learning tasks and build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Understanding Student Motivation
Section Introduction
1. What Is Motivation to Learn?
2. How Do Teacher Beliefs Influence Motivation?
Section 2: Classroom Practices and Strategies to Support Motivation
Section Introduction
3. Promoting Student voice
4. Designing Meaningful Learning Tasks
5. Promoting Challenge With Success
6. Building Positive Relationships Around Learning
Section 3: Maintaining and Sustaining Motivation
Section Introduction
7. Sustaining Motivation Over Time
8. The Social Context of Motivation
9. Maintaining Self-Motivation
Appendix
Glossary of Key Terms
References
Index
