Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-223) and index.

Understanding student motivation. What is motivation to learn? -- How do teacher beliefs influence motivation? -- Classroom practices and strategies. Promoting student voice -- Designing meaningful learning tasks -- Promoting challenge with success -- Building positive relationships around learning -- Maintaining and sustaining motivation. Sustaining motivation over time -- The social context of motivation -- Maintaining self-motivation.

Harness the power of motivation to transform the learning experience! When properly channeled, motivation propels learning forward. Yet teachers across all grade levels and disciplines struggle to recognize and cultivate this dynamic, social force in the classroom. This essential resource proves that all students are motivated to learn, and provides authentic tools to create and sustain a classroom community that is highly engaged. You'll discover: Reflection activities that promote student voice and self-efficacy as well as assess existing motivation levels, Case studies and best practices based on current motivation theory and research, Strategies to design meaningful learning tasks and build positive relationships with students and colleagues. -- Provided by publisher.