Author: Martin V. Covington Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1108228542 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 474
Book Description
This book raises the question of whether or not educators can promote intrinsic motivation among college students when they seem overwhelmingly focused on grades. Indeed, can there be life beyond grades? The answer is 'Yes'. A love of learning can coexist, even thrive, in the face of competing pressures from grades. Drawing on recent, ground-breaking classroom research, the authors articulate a new understanding of the causes of the stalemate between intrinsic and external motivation, so that a reconciliation between them can be achieved. Then the authors apply a powerful set of motivational and pedagogical principles to lay out a step-by-step blueprint for designing and teaching college courses that promote intrinsic motivation as a primary educational goal in its own right, above and beyond knowledge and skill acquisition. This practical blueprint draws on authentic case study examples from a variety of subject-matter disciplines.
Author: David Wei Loong Hung Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 9819947057 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
This book explores future directions in Singaporean education as it moves beyond its historically formative goals of survival, efficiency and performance, and its emphasis on grades and formal credentialing. It examines the future of education via the 4Life framework, a four-form model for purposeful learning centered around social-emotional regulation and the well-being of the individual learner: Life-long learning, the learning that occurs over a learner's lifespan; Life-deep learning, a deep understanding of learned content and adaptive expertise; Life-wide learning, learning in multiple contexts besides the school environment; and Life-wise learning, learning which focuses on the learner's values, morals, character and historical empathy. This book also illustrates how purposeful learning serves to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, dispositions and competencies they need to thrive as adaptive workers in the economy of the future.
Author: Linda Bress Silbert Publisher: ISBN: 9780825305771 Category : Academic achievement Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This easy-to-read guide will help parents help their children succeed in all stages of their educations. The Silberts work with parents to help figure out and address the root of a child's problems in school, instead of just treating the symptom: the bad grades. The book provides examples and techniques, and contains many real-life anecdotes about the students and parents the Silberts have worked with. The chapters are organized using S+T+R+O+N+G, an acronym that stands for Self-esteem + Trust + Responsibility + Options + Needs + Goals, the six interconnected areas central to the development of emotionally, socially, and intellectually strong kids. This is a great book for educators as well as for parents.
Author: Cheryl Bastian Publisher: Zoe Learning Essentials ISBN: 9780578463711 Category : Languages : en Pages : 150
Book Description
Do you feel the weight of high school-the courses, the requirements, the credits-and question whether your young adult will be prepared with the skills needed for life? Cheryl Bastian, twenty-six year veteran homeschooler, mother of eight, and educational consultant designed More than Credits: Skills High Schoolers Need for Life, a ready-to-use guide parents can reference as they walk alongside their teens and young adults through five personal development credits¿Nutrition and Wellness,¿Personal Fitness,¿Personal Awareness and Career Exploration, ¿Philosophy, and¿Personal Finance.Each course intentionally prepares learners to be future-ready while gaining a better understanding of who they are and what they believe. In addition, they will discover how they can use their unique giftings and strengths to add value and contribute to their communities or workplace. Content offers ¿practical skill acquisition through personalized project-based learning, ¿experiential opportunities, ¿related literature and writing suggestions, and ¿meaningful discussion topics and questions. High school is more than checking boxes and meeting requirements. It's about young adults being equipped with the skill sets and emotional intelligence necessary for life beyond graduation.
Author: J. Donald Walters Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers ISBN: 1565895169 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 171
Book Description
Here is a constructive alternative to modern education. The author stresses spiritual values and helping children grow toward full maturity learning not only facts, but also innovative principles for better living. This book is the basis for the Living Wisdom schools and the Education for LifeFoundation, which trains teachers, parents and educators. Encouraging parents and educators to see children through their soul qualities, this unique system promises to be a much needed breath of fresh air.
Author: Jacob Chastain Publisher: ISBN: 9781949595468 Category : Languages : en Pages : 194
Book Description
The Power to Save a Life Jacob Chastain grew up in an environment filled with drugs and violence. Inside the home that should have felt safe, fear and anxiety were the desperate norm. Stability and security eluded him as he was shuffled between family and friends that would take him in. But at school, things were different. There, day after day, year after year, Chastain's teachers saved him. Teach Me, Teacher is the true story of a childhood marked by heartache--a story that may be similar to that of the children sitting in your classroom. It's the story that shaped Jacob Chastain into the educator he is today. Lessons learned from his experiences as a child and as a growing educator offer reflections on the trials and triumphs facing teachers and students everywhere. From these lessons, we learn that one's darkest moments can ultimately lead to a meaningful and fulfilling life when someone cares enough to step in and make a difference. Written in celebration of teachers and the power of education, Teach Me, Teacher affirms that you have the power to save a life. "Jacob Chastain pours his heart out on the pages of Teach Me, Teacher by sharing his personal journey through childhood trauma. His message that "action is the antidote to suffering" is a powerful reminder to us all to do more, be more, understand more, and care more for our students." --Kim Bearden, co-founder and executive director, The Ron Clark Academy, author of Talk to Me "Teach Me, Teacher is one of the most courageous, heartbreaking, hopeful books I've ever read." --Regie Routman, author of Literacy Essentials "Jacob Chastain's raw honesty is something that we need more of in the education world." --Halee Sikorski, A Latte Learning "Teach Me, Teacher is both an uplifting memoir and a message to all of us in education of the power we have to build relationships and make a difference for all of our students." --Dr. Sue Szachowicz, senior fellow, Successful Practices Network "Jacob Chastain takes us on a transformational journey where past and present converge into possibility. His story of resilience and hope is a celebration of the impact each of us can have when professional purpose leads the way." --Dr. Mary Howard, author of Good to Great Teaching
Author: Hey Gee Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1893005771 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
"Tracy likes to draw, make movies and play, just like other kids. She also has autism spectrum disorder. This means she processes many everyday situations differently, such as making friends. Over time, she's learned tricks for communicationg and coping when things are hard for her. Follow along as Tracy gives a peek at what life is really like for someone living with autism and how she discovered life beyond this common disorder."--Provided by publisher.
Author: Paul J. Hughes Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781522740940 Category : Languages : en Pages : 40
Book Description
Are you one of those students who hates exams, and the fact that your whole future, including what colleges you can get into and what careers you can pursue, depends on how well you do on exams? You're not alone. Even "good students" who do everything right-pay attention in class, do their homework and study for exams-often fail to get good grades. And it's not because they don't try or aren't smart. Now there's good news, a way for you to "ace" exams, boost your GPA-and maybe even change your life. This book will tell you how.
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