This is a practical guide to motivating younger and older learners. It looks at why some students are easier to motivate than others, and why students lose motivation as they become older. McInerney outlines strategies teachers can use in the classroom, taking into account the needs of students from different backgrounds. The book is richly illustrated with vignettes and case studies, and includes questions and exercises to help teachers apply the suggested approaches in their own situations.
Foreword.Introduction.Chapter 1. Motivation and Learning.Chapter 2. What's In It for Me?Chapter 3. Why Should I Do It? You Can't Make Me Do It!Chapter 4. Shooting for Goals.Chapter 5. I Feel Good About Myself.Chapter 6. Why Did I Fail?Chapter 7. Stars, Stamps, and Jelly Beans (or Treat Them Like Animals).Chapter 8. But I Teach Well, Don't I?