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Informationen zum Autor Alan McLean is Principal Educational Psychologist at Glasgow City Council. Klappentext Increasing pressure to meet targets has sent schools down the path of trying to motivate students `from the outside'. By recognizing that genuine motivation comes `from the inside' and that self-motivation needs to be nurtured, this book provides a practical guide to both teacher and student motivation. This book will be of interest to anyone seeking to develop their skills in motivating young people to learn. It will be of particular interest to teachers, educators and management at all levels.Shows how important students' motivational mindsets can influence the way they learn. This work brings evidence from research, shows how successful learning contexts can be created, and offers real-life suggestions for teachers working with disengaged learners. It is suitable to those wanting to develop their skills in motivating young people. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART ONE: THE MOTIVATION DRIVERS Introduction The Need for Change The Transitional Reward Culture Towards a Culture of Autonomy The Motivating School Aims of the Book Current Thinking About Motivation What is Motivation? The Functions of Motivation From Theory to Practice Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Self-Determination Moving from External Regulation to Self-Determination What Drives Motivation? Balancing Contradictory Motives The Drivers and Dimensions How the Model Works Conclusions PART TWO: THE MOTIVATION MINDSETS: HOW TEACHERS MAKE SENSE OF STUDENTS¿ MOTIVATION Ideas about Ability, Explanations of Progress and Attitudes towards Achievement Ideas about Ability Explanations of Progress Attitudes towards Achievement The Real `Feel-Good¿ Factor - Self-Efficacy in Goal Achievement What about Self-Esteem? The Puzzle of Self-Esteem A Better Way to Build Confidence How the Mindsets Work Together The Role of Self-Esteem in Motivating Learning The Complete Motivation Model The Power of Learning Goals The Benefits of Learning Goals PART THREE: THE DRIVERS IN ACTION Engagement - Creating Learning Relationships What is Engagement? Structure - From Teacher Authority to Student Autonomy What is Structure? Stimulation - Effective Teaching and Learning What is Task Value? Learning Through Feedback What is Feedback? Dealing with Failure Self-Evaluation Checklists PART FOUR: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS Motivating Boys and Girls Male and Female Type Motives Social Worlds Attitudes to Achievement and Explanations of Progress Self-Esteem Gender-Specific Driver Applications The Motivating School Introduction Leadership The Management Motive Staff Affirmation and Empowerment Management Mindsets and Drivers The Motivating School Culture The Physical Environment Summary and Conclusions Motivating from the Inside Conclusions ...
