Increasing Student Motivation: Strategies for Middle and High School Teachers / Edition 1

by Margaret A. Theobald

Overview

This unique resource provides a wealth of theories and strategies for teachers to help spark students' motivations to learn and succeed beyond their formal schooling years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781412906234
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	09/16/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	1,078,389
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Margaret A. Theobald, Ed.D. has been at Southeast Missouri State University for the past twenty-four years and is a Professor in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education. She was a teacher at the middle and high school levels for more than 15 years in both public and parochial schools in Illinois and Missouri. She earned her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction at Illinois State University with an emphasis on education at the middle level. She has served in several positions with the Missouri Middle School Association and its executive board, including the offices of secretary and president. Her research includes a statewide survey of middle-level practices and trends. The Missouri Middle School Association published the results of this survey in its’ 1994 Missouri Middle Level Practices and Trends: A Resource Directory. She was also co-author for the 1995 publication, The Middle School Principal, Corwin Press. She has made numerous presentations at both the state and national levels and has published several articles. Her most recent research has been in the area of teaching strategies and student motivation.

Table of Contents

Foreword by John A. Pohl
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
1. Motivation Is a Mindset
Each Student Learns
Mistakes Aid Learning
Positive Feedback Is Necessary
Self-Concept Affects the Mindset
Summary
2. Motivation Is Influenced Through Observation
Project Intensity and Enthusiasm
Model Self-Confidence
Summary
3. Motivation Is Affected by Timing
Timing of Needs Varies
Needs Drive Objectives
Summary
4. Motivation Is Independence
Teach Goal Setting
Encourage Performance Appraisal
Provide for Self-Reinforcement
Role-Play With Optional Actions
Summary
5. Motivation Is Reflected in Victory
Process Leads to Success
Success Comes From Finished Products
Summary
6. Motivation Involves Action
Opportunities for Active Learning
Situations for Hands-on Activities
Summary
7. Motivation Is Increased Through Transfer
Relate New to Old Learning
Adapt Tasks to Student Interests
Clarify the Abstract
Summary
8. Motivation Is Inherent to Individuality
Recognize Weaknesses and Strengths
Relate Cognitive Experiences to Abilities
Demonstrate Talents and Skills
Express One’s Differences From Others
Summary
9. Motivation Is Rooted in Ownership
Teach Responsibility
Involve Students in Decisions
Summary
10. Motivation Is Natural
Challenge Students
Encourage Student Expression
Acknowledge Student Views
Summary
Resource A: Strategies and Learning Styles
Resource B: Bloom’s Taxonomy, Cognitive
Resource C: Positive Word List
Resource D: Example, Student Goals
Resource E: Example, Student Lesson Plan
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

"This book is a wonderful resource for both beginning and experienced teachers! "

Art Dickinson

"A valuable resource for teachers, principals and counselors. This book has a wealth of approaches to assist students to become involved in their own learning, resulting in greater accomplishments for them in the classroom. "

Ada L. Cruce

"An inspirational compendium of ideas, highly recommended for public and private educators alike. "

Wisconsin Bookwatch

"In our current era of test savvy students, we all need multiple ways to confront the increase in motivation required to have all students achieve their highest levels. Dr. Theobald has provided an important and readable resource for beginning and experienced teachers. "

David Waters