Motivating Struggling Learners

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.

Dr. Barbara R. Blackburn is the bestselling author of 15 books and is a sought-after consultant. She was an award-winning professor at Winthrop University and has taught students of all ages. Barbara can be contacted through her website at www.barbarablackburnonline.com.

Meet the Author Acknowledgments eResources Introduction Chapter 1: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Chapter 2: Building a Relationship Chapter 3: Praise and Positive Feedback Chapter 4: Empowerment and Ownership Chapter 5: Growth Mindset vs Fixed Intelligence Chapter 6: High Expectations Chapter 7: Engagement Chapter 8: Scaffolding for Success Chapter 9: Resilience Chapter 10: Celebrating Diverse Groups of Students References