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Motivating Primary-Grade Students (Solving Problems in Teaching of Literacy) - Softcover

Pressley, Michael; Dolezal Kersey, Sara E.; Bogaert, Lisa Raphael; Mohan, Lindsey; Roehrig, Alysia D.; Bogner Warzon, Kristen

 
9781572309142: Motivating Primary-Grade Students (Solving Problems in Teaching of Literacy)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1572309148 ISBN 13: 9781572309142
Publisher: The Guilford Press, 2003

Synopsis

What is that intangible force that makes some classrooms positively buzz with interest, attention, and excitement about learning? While motivation can't easily be quantified, few would dispute its essential role in promoting academic engagement and achievement. This uniquely practical book is the first how-to guide on motivating students in grades K-3. Presented are research-based strategies and techniques that are brought to life in three extended case studies of highly successful motivators. Vividly demonstrating how these exemplary teachers flood their classrooms with motivation, the book provides inspiration and practical ideas that readers can implement in their own work. It also guides teachers in recognizing and avoiding key pitfalls--the attitudes, instructional methods, and classroom management approaches that may inadvertently undermine student motivation.
 

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About the Author

Michael Pressley, PhD , was University Distinguished Professor, Director of the Doctoral Program in Teacher Education, and Director of the Literacy Achievement Research Center at Michigan State University.

Sara E. Dolezal, Lisa M. Raphael, and Lindsey Mohan are graduate students in the College of Education at Michigan State University.

Alysia D. Roehrig, PhD, recently completed her doctorate in psychology at the University of Notre Dame.

Kristen Bogner is a graduate student in school psychology at the University of Minnesota.

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Preface 1. Introduction to the Many Motivational Mechanisms in Education 2. How Do Primary-Grade Teachers Motivate Students? 3. Nancy Masters' Grade 1 Teaching 4. Angel Shell's Class 5. Chris Nemeth's Teaching 6. Reflections on the Research 7. What to Do Monday Morning and Many Mornings to Come Appendix References Index

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Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1572309148
ISBN 13 
9781572309142
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
198