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.