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OverviewSpark students' motivation to learn and succeed beyond the formal years of schooling! Every student enrolled in school can learn; however, the capacity for learning varies among students. As a result of a two-decade-long interest, author Margaret A. Theobald provides teachers with ideas and insights that can help support and motivate middle and high school students to do their best work. This unique book, which defines motivation, contains basic theories and a wealth of useful practical procedures. Easy to pick up, its simple approach and format will help school leaders apply and modify motivational strategies for all students while recognizing that each student is unique. Written, developed, designed, and presented to teachers and school leaders for immediate application, this handbook provides: General frameworks for thinking about motivation Hundreds of strategies from middle and high school educators who have succeeded in motivating students to learn A deeper understanding of the needs of students as those needs relate to students' motivational levels Increasing Student Motivation fills an important niche in professional educational literature and will prove to be an invaluable resource for all educators who work with students and are concerned about how to help them maximize their potential. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Margaret A. TheobaldPublisher: SAGE Publications Inc Imprint: Corwin Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.70cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9781412906234ISBN 10: 1412906237 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 29 November 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsForeword by John A. Pohl Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction 1. Motivation Is a Mindset Each Student Learns Mistakes Aid Learning Positive Feedback Is Necessary Self-Concept Affects the Mindset Summary 2. Motivation Is Influenced Through Observation Project Intensity and Enthusiasm Model Self-Confidence Summary 3. Motivation Is Affected by Timing Timing of Needs Varies Needs Drive Objectives Summary 4. Motivation Is Independence Teach Goal Setting Encourage Performance Appraisal Provide for Self-Reinforcement Role-Play With Optional Actions Summary 5. Motivation Is Reflected in Victory Process Leads to Success Success Comes From Finished Products Summary 6. Motivation Involves Action Opportunities for Active Learning Situations for Hands-on Activities Summary 7. Motivation Is Increased Through Transfer Relate New to Old Learning Adapt Tasks to Student Interests Clarify the Abstract Summary 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 9. Motivation Is Rooted in Ownership Teach Responsibility Involve Students in Decisions Summary 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 IndexReviewsThis book is a wonderful resource for both beginning and experienced teachers! -- Art Dickinson, High School Physical Education Teacher In our current era of test savvy students, we all need multiple ways to confront the increase in motivation required to have all students achieve their highest levels. Dr. Theobald has provided an important and readable resource for beginning and experienced teachers. -- David Waters, Principal A valuable resource for teachers, principals and counselors. This book has a wealth of approaches to assist students to become involved in their own learning, resulting in greater accomplishments for them in the classroom. -- Ada L. Cruce, Professor Emeritus 20041126 An inspirational compendium of ideas, highly recommended for public and private educators alike. -- Wisconsin Bookwatch, November 2005 20051114 This book is a wonderful resource for both beginning and experienced teachers! -- Art Dickinson, High School Physical Education Teacher In our current era of test savvy students, we all need multiple ways to confront the increase in motivation required to have all students achieve their highest levels. Dr. Theobald has provided an important and readable resource for beginning and experienced teachers. -- David Waters, Principal A valuable resource for teachers, principals and counselors. This book has a wealth of approaches to assist students to become involved in their own learning, resulting in greater accomplishments for them in the classroom. -- Ada L. Cruce, Professor Emeritus 20041126 An inspirational compendium of ideas, highly recommended for public and private educators alike. -- Wisconsin Bookwatch, November 2005 20051114 Author InformationMargaret A. Theobald, Ed.D. has been at Southeast Missouri State University for the past twenty-four years and is a Professor in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education. She was a teacher at the middle and high school levels for more than 15 years in both public and parochial schools in Illinois and Missouri. She earned her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction at Illinois State University with an emphasis on education at the middle level. She has served in several positions with the Missouri Middle School Association and its executive board, including the offices of secretary and president. Her research includes a statewide survey of middle-level practices and trends. The Missouri Middle School Association published the results of this survey in its’ 1994 Missouri Middle Level Practices and Trends: A Resource Directory. She was also co-author for the 1995 publication, The Middle School Principal, Corwin Press. She has made numerous presentations at both the state and national levels and has published several articles. Her most recent research has been in the area of teaching strategies and student motivation. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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