Motivating Struggling Learners

ebook 10 Ways to Build Student Success

By Barbara R. Blackburn

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Every day, teachers face the challenge of motivating struggling learners. In this must-have book, Barbara R. Blackburn, author of the bestseller Rigor Is Not a Four-Letter Word, shares how you can finally solve this problem and make your classroom a rigorous place where all students want to succeed.

You'll learn practical strategies for...

  • understanding extrinsic and intrinsic motivation;
  • building a trusting relationship with students;
  • using praise and positive feedback effectively;
  • empowering students and helping them own their learning;
  • moving students toward a growth mindset;
  • communicating high expectations for students;
  • engaging all students in your lessons;
  • scaffolding so all students will want to improve;
  • helping students be resilient and not fear failure; and
  • celebrating diverse groups of students.
  • Each chapter is filled with a variety of examples and tools that you can use immediately. Bonus: Many of the tools are also available as free eResources on our website, www.routledge.com/9781138792432, so you can easily download and print them for classroom use.

    Motivating Struggling Learners