Powerful Classroom Management Strategies: Motivating Students to Learn

By Paul R. Burden

Book Overview

"This book strikes at the heart of what it means to be a good teacher and a good classroom manager."

Thomas Nelson
Benerd School of Education, University of the Pacific
Stockton, California

"A nice combination of theoretical background, reflection, and concrete practice "

Nancy J. Melucci
Behavioral and Social Sciences, El Camino College, Torrance, California

Engage, inspire, and involve your students

Learn to use effective motivation in the classroom and reap the results -increased student learning and decreased classroom management problems for K-12 classrooms. Research indicates that motivation works. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice with useful applications of motivation theory.

This teacher-friendly guide enables you to determine the type of motivation your students require, and gives you the tools to respond to their needs. Highlights include:

Understanding the nature of motivation Specific strategies for motivating students Motivating hard-to-reach students Case studies and vignettes Suggested activities to "try tomorrow" Reflective chapter-end questions Helpful Web sites for additional resources

A valuable resource for staff development and an essential guide for any educator who wants to motivate and enhance the educational experience of students.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761975632
• ISBN13: 9780761975632
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"