Classroom Motivation from A to Z: How to Engage Your Students in Learning

by Barbara R. Blackburn

This book focuses on basic strategies you can integrate into everyday instruction in every subject area and across grade levels. It shows teachers how to motivate and engage students.The practical examples in this book make it easy for you to apply these strategies in your own classroom. It presents lively stories about how teachers help their students succeed. You'll meet teachers of all types, from preschool to high school, and you'll hear the voices of real students. Introduction
A. Achievement Is More Than a Test Score
B. Begin With the End in Mind
C. Catch Them Doing Something Good
D. Dealing With Diversity
E. Engagement Equals Success
F. Form Partnerships
G. Goals and Success
H. High Expectations for Everyone
I. It's All About Me (the Value of Intrinsic Motivation)
J. Jump to Conclusions (Don't)
K. Keys to Grading and Motivation
L. Literacy
M. Myths of Motivation
N. Never Give Permission
O. Owners, Not Renters
P. Perception is Reality
Q. Quantify Quality
R. Rigor is Not a Four-Letter Word
S. Scaffolding for Success
T. Track Progress, Not Students
U. Understanding at High Levels
V. Variety Is the Spice of Life
W. What You See Is What You Get
X. X-Factor
Y. You Are the Key
Z. On Beyond Zebra

Genres: Teaching

208 pages, Paperback

First published October 25, 2005

About the author

Ranked in the Top 10 Global Gurus in Education for 12 years, Barbara has dedicated her life to raising the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. What differentiates Barbara’s 40 books are her easily executable concrete examples based on decades of experience as a teacher, professor, and consultant. Barbara’s dedication to education was inspired in her early years by her parents, Bob and Rose. Her father’s doctorate and lifetime career as a professor taught her the importance of professional training. Her mother’s career as school secretary shaped Barbara’s appreciation of the effort all staff play in the education of every child. In addition to speaking at state, national, and international conferences, she also regularly presents virtual and on-site workshops for teachers and administrators in elementary, middle, and high schools. Her workshops are lively and engaging and filled with practical information.

Reviews

[Ema Patrichi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cartea cuprinde, in ordine alfabetica, diferite strategii de a motiva clasa de elevi. E de mare folos.

[Colin Kemmis]

Sometimes over simplistic but that's OK. Found tons of inspiration, good ideas, and examples.

[Erica Sonzogni · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was very disappointed with this book. It included strategies that have been around since I was a student and, even though those strategies are not necessarily bad, they are certainly dated and not new. Many of the topics were basic and ones that any teacher in the classroom, or even ones who are currently in training, would already know. I was also bothered by the amount of typos and errors throughout the book. The editor definitely needed to do one more check prior to publishing. Would not recommend for teachers or students wanting to become teachers.

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing earth shattering for me here. I did get a couple of ideas that might be interesting to explore either for next semester or next year.

Read for continuing ed.