Helping Students Motivate Themselves : Practical Answers to Classroom Challenges

Give your students the tools they need to motivate themselves with tips from award-winning educator Larry Ferlazzo.

A comprehensive outline of common classroom challenges, this book presents immediately applicable steps and lesson plans for all teachers looking to help students motivate themselves.

With coverage of brain-based learning, classroom management, and using technology, these strategies can be easily incorporated into any curriculum. Learn to implement solutions to the following challenges:How do you motivate students?How do you help students see the importance of personal responsibility?How do you deal with a student who is being disruptive in class?How do you regain control of an out-of-control class?And more!Blogger and educator Larry Ferlazzo has worked to combine literacy development with short and rigorous classroom lessons on topics such as self-control, personal responsibility, brain growth, and perseverance.

He uses many "on-the-spot" interventions designed to engage students and connect with their personal interests.

Use these practical, research-based ideas to ensure all of your students are intrinsically motivated to learn!