Motivated Teaching: Harnessing the science of motivation to boost attention and effort in the classroom

by Peps Mccrea

This book is for teachers and school leaders interested in understanding what motivation for learning is, how it works, and how to influence it in the classroom.

From the author of Memorable Teaching, this latest instalment in the High Impact Teaching series stitches together the best available evidence from multiple fields -- including behavioural economics, evolutionary psychology and motivation science -- to create a concise, coherent and actionable framework that you can use to help your pupils care more about and put more effort into your lessons.

POWER UP YOUR TEACHING

Motivated Teaching will not only leave you with a greater legacy of impact, but will boost your influence in the classroom, and enable you to make more evidence-informed professional judgements about your practice.

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CONTENTS

Part I: Foundations
Why motivation?
The mechanics of motivation
The motivation for learning framework
Part II: Drivers
1. Secure success
2. Run routines
3. Nudge norms
4. Build belonging
5. Boost buy-in
PRAISE FOR THE HIGH IMPACT TEACHING SERIES

"If you have a spare half-hour or so, you could read Memorable Teaching from cover to cover. I doubt you'll find an education book with more useful insights per minute of reading time." - Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment, UCL

"How to improve your teaching by planning better. Things that make teachers' lives simpler like that are few and far between." - Doug Lemov, Author of Teach Like a Champion"I can't remember when I have ever read a book that takes such complex ideas and communicates them with sophistication and simplicity." - Oliver Caviglioli, Founder and author of HOW2s

"The book packs an awful lot of useful material into a short, easy to read format and as such is something that all teachers should add to their collections." - Josh Goodrich, Head of CPD at Oasis Southbank

"A truly excellent book which sets out the science behind learning with remarkable clarity." - Mark Enser, Head of Geography at Heathfield Community College

Genres: Teaching, Nonfiction

Paperback

Published October 1, 2020

About the author

Peps Mccrea is an award-winning teacher educator, designer and author. He is Dean of Learning Design at Ambition Institute, author of the High Impact Teaching series, and holds fellowships from the Young Academy and University of Brighton. Peps has three Masters degrees, two lovely kids, and dances like no one is watching, which is probably for the best. Visit pepsmccrea.com for the full shebang.

Reviews

[Andy Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully easy read. Several ideas I had come across before in How I Wish I Had Taught Maths by Craig Barton. Need to go back to this one every so often to be reminded of the simple truths. Biggest takeaway: the biggest motivator is success.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐

[Isabel O’Keeffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

See notes written in the back of the book!

[MG · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick summary of what is needed to encourage motivation. Provides good value-guidance but not quick tips or practical advice