Improving Pupil Motivation Together: Teachers and Teaching Assistants Working Collaboratively Contributor(s): Bentham, Susan (Author), Hutchins, Roger (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415584698 ISBN-13: 9780415584692 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $31.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Educational Psychology - Education | Leadership - Education | Classroom Management |
Dewey: 370.154 |
LCCN: 2011052006 |
Physical Information: 160 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Improving Pupils Motivation Together provides a refreshing and much-needed focus on how motivation can be enhanced by teachers and teaching assistants working both individually and collaboratively. Written in an accessible and engaging manner, the book explores various theories of motivation from a range of perspectives, applying academic theory to real life classroom situations. Using a combination of case studies and empirical research, this book demonstrates how teachers and TAs can successfully enhance the motivation of their students through collaborative practice. Improving Pupils Motivation Together starts by introducing theories of learning and motivation and goes on to offer insight in areas including:
Improving Pupils Motivation Together is an ideal resource for both teachers and teaching assistants working with pupils who are difficult to motivate and who find learning challenging. Further, this book will be highly useful for teachers managing their support staff, and for trainee teachers looking to develop their skills in motivating and engaging pupils. |