Motivating Struggling Learners: 10 Ways to Build Student Success by Blackburn, Barbara R. (July 12, 2015) Paperback

by Barbara R. Blackburn

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.

Genres: Teaching

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First published June 19, 2015