motivation (psychology)

Get rid of barriers to success and don't settle for mediocrity.

Provides a guide for teachers to shift the dynamic of the classroom from teaching to learning, based on observations from 17,000 classroom visits.

Provides guidance for teachers to energize and engage their students to become active participants in their own learning.

Argues that the obstacles and disadvantages experienced by the underdog require adaptations that can lead to benefits and success in professional life, and draws upon examples from the world of business, sports, and culture.

A collection of hundreds of strategies, lesson ideas, and activities to help new teachers become more organized and focused.

Presents a simple, proven formula for achieving the goals that every individual or organization needs to reach, which primarily includes identifying and honing four secrets of perfect execution: focus on the wildly important; act on the lead measures; keep a compelling scoreboard; and create a cadence of accountability.

Bruce Tulgan explains why he believes that Generation Yers, those born between 1978 and 1990, are one of the most high-maintenance work forces in history, but also has the potential to be the most productive, with quotes from Generation Yers and those who manage them.

"Helps children strengthen their imaginations, think about the future, and work toward goals. Back matter includes advice for motivating children and teaching about goal setting"--Provided by publisher.

Leads readers through a series of discussions, stories, recommendations, and exercises that will help them gain confidence and achieve goals they never thought possible.

A guide to teaching literature response strategies to elementary students, English language learners, and struggling readers, and including step-by-step lesson sequences, teaching tips, and bibliographies. Includes a CD-ROM.