Motivating learners in the classroom : ideas and strategies / Gavin Reid.

Includes bibliographical references (page 130) and index.

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T̀his is a rare find, a book that manages to turn educational theory into accessible practice. It will appeal to teachers, managers, support staff and anyone interested in how we learn. This is a book relevant to everyone involved in education as it gets right to the heart of what makes us achieve: motivation. An empowering read - don't miss it!' - Support for Learning. Às the title suggests, motivation is a key theme, and this is explored with reference to theoretical perspectives on learning and how these can be translated into practice. A real strength of the book lies in its emphasis on t.

Cover; Contents; CD Rom contents; Acknowledgements; About the author; Introduction; How to use this book; 1 The foundations of learning; 2 Motivation to learn; 3 Self-knowledge -- the role of learning styles; 4 The learning environment; 5 Memory -- recognise, revise, review, recall and reflect; 6 Tasks and expectations; 7 Social and emotional factors; 8 Managing learning; 9 The effective school; 10 Reflection; Appendix -- Useful Resources; References; Index; CD-Rom Content

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