Every day, teachers face the challenge of motivating struggling learners. In this must-have book, Barbara R. Blackburn, author of the bestsellerRigor Is Not a Four-Letter Word, shares how you can finally solve this problem and make your classroom a rigorous place whereallstudents want to succeed. You'll learn practical strategies for...understanding extrinsic and intrinsic motivation;building a trusting relationship with students;using praise and positive feedback effectively;empowering students and helping them own their learning;moving students toward a growth mindset;communicating high expectations for students;engaging all students in your lessons;scaffolding so all students will want to improve;helping students be resilient and not fear failure; andcelebrating diverse groups of students. Each chapter is filled with a variety of examples and tools that you can use immediately. Bonus: Many of the tools are also available as free eResources on our website, www. routledge. com/9781138792432, so you can easily download and print them for classroom use. | Motivating Struggling Learners by Barbara R. Blackburn, Paperback | Indigo Chapters