Michael J. Middleton, Kevin Perks

Broschiertes Buch

Motivation to Learn

Transforming Classroom Culture to Support Student Achievement

Beschreibung

Harness the power of motivation to transform the learning experience! When properly channeled, motivation propels learning forward. Yet teachers across all grade levels and disciplines struggle to recognize and cultivate this dynamic, social force in theclassroom. This essential resource proves that all students are motivated to learn, and provides authentic tools to create and sustain a classroom community that is highly engaged. You'll discover: Reflection activities that promote student voice and self-efficacy as well as assess existing motivation levels, Case studies and best practices based on current motivation theory and research, Strategies to design meaningful learning tasks and build positive relationships with students and colleagues. -- Provided by publisher.

Autor

Michael Middleton is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Education Department at the University of New Hampshire where he researches and examines the relation of classroom and culture to adolescent identity and motivation in diverse community settings. Currently, he holds the John and H. Irene Peters Professorship in Education to support his teaching, research and service and has been a recipient of a UNH Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award. Primarily,  his teaching focuses on the preparation of educators to meet the complex demands of classroom teaching.  Early in his career, Michael was a high school mathematics teacher working with at-risk youth.  He currently lives in New Hampshire with his son.

Produktdetails

• Classroom Insights from Educational Psychology
• Verlag: SAGE Publications Inc
• Seitenzahl: 242
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. April 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 318g
• ISBN-13: 9781412986717
• ISBN-10: 1412986710
• Artikelnr.: 40030491