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Increasing Student Motivation : Strategies for Middle and High School Teachers.

This unique resource provides a wealth of theories and strategies for teachers to help spark students' motivations to learn and succeed beyond their formal schooling years.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Theobald, Margaret A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, 2005.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1
  • Motivation is a Mindset
  • Each Student Learns
  • Mistakes Aid Learning
  • Positive Feedback is Necessary
  • Self-Concept Affects the Mindset
  • Summary
  • Chapter 2
  • Motivation is Influenced Through Observation
  • Project Intensity and Enthusiasm
  • Model Self-Confidence
  • Summary
  • Chapter 3
  • Motivation is Affected by Timing
  • Timing of Needs Varies
  • Needs Drive Objectives
  • Summary
  • Chapter 4
  • Motivation is Independence
  • Teach Goal Setting
  • Encourage Performance Appraisal
  • Provide for Self-Reinforcement
  • Role-Play with Optional Actions
  • Summary
  • Chapter 5
  • Motivation is Reflected in Victory
  • Process Leads to Success
  • Success Comes from Finished Products
  • Summary
  • Chapter 6
  • Motivation Involves Action
  • Opportunities for Active Learning
  • Situations for Hands-on Activities
  • Summary
  • Chapter 7
  • Motivation is Increased Through Transfer
  • Relate New to Old Learning
  • Adapt Tasks to Student Interests
  • Clarify the Abstract
  • Summary
  • Chapter 8
  • Motivation is Inherent to Individuality
  • Recognize Weaknesses and Strengths
  • Relate Cognitive Experiences to Abilities
  • Demonstrate Talents and Skills
  • Express One's Differences from Others
  • Summary
  • Chapter 9
  • Motivation is Rooted in Ownership
  • Teach Responsibility
  • Involve Students in Decisions
  • Summary
  • Chapter 10
  • Motivation is Natural
  • Challenge Students
  • Encourage Student Expression
  • Acknowledge Student Views
  • Summary
  • Resource A: Strategies and Learning Styles
  • Resource B: Bloom's Taxonomy, Cognitive
  • Resource C: Positive Word List
  • Resource D: Example, Student Goals
  • Resource E: Example, Student Lesson Plan
  • References
  • Index.