Self-Driven Learning: Teaching Strategies for Student Motivation

by Larry Ferlazzo

In this lively, research-based book, award-winning educator Larry Ferlazzo tackles everyday classroom challenges with creative instructional techniques to help middle- and high-school teachers develop self-motivated and high-achieving students.

The practical tips, online resources, and mini-lessons in this book encourage students to take charge of their own learning, boosting their success in and outside of the classroom.

Detailed lesson plans in every chapter align with the Common Core English Language Arts Standards and cover a variety of valuable skills, including personal responsibility and perseverance, social and emotional learning, standardized test-taking strategies, and much more!

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Read For School, Teaching

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heavily grounded in research, but practical -- packed with lesson plans and mini-lessons! Some familiar ideas but some creative ideas and new twists on familiar ideas too. Like all of Larry's writing, easy to read and very positive and encouraging. He truly values students!