Motivating Struggling Learners: 10 Ways to Build Student Success

ISBN-13: 9781138792425 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 150 str.

Barbara R. Blackburn

Opis

Every day, teachers face the challenge of motivating struggling learners. In this must-have book, bestselling author Barbara R. Blackburn shares how you can finally solve this problem and make your classroom a 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.

O autorze

Dr. Barbara R. Blackburn is the bestselling author of 15 books and is a sought-after consultant. She was an award-winning professor at Winthrop University and has taught students of all ages. Barbara can be contacted through her website at www.barbarablackburnonline.com.