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150 Ways to Increase Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom

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Educators already know that intrinsic motivation is preferable, but finding a viable way of doing that can be challenging. This book provides 150 (author was not exaggerating ; ) specific, doable activities for motivating the reluctant learner. I checked it out at the library~ it was so good, I immediately turned to the computer to order on line!

Mr. Raffini has put together a great resource for motivating students. This book shows ways to use active versus passive learning practices. These methods are all classroom tested and designed by successful teachers. He understands what motivates students and what activities leaves lasting learning. Even a few of these suggestions will help make any classroom a better learning environment.

The ideas in this book can be adapted to just about any grade level. The strategies are fun, easy to understand and apply, and don't cost a fortune. I especially like the 'wanted posters' idea. This is a great way to teach diversity in the classroom.

I am a former classroom teacher and current high school librarian. I'm returning this book and not going to waste my time detailing all the problems I see with this title. The main one is that the author doesn't truly understand what motivates kids. Otherwise, he wouldn't have included activites like no. 3.8 "Crossnumber Puzzle". This is nothing but a crossword puzzle using numbers. No equations even used to create those numbers! Pitiful. Passing out worksheets like this is exactly what doesn't motivate kids to be lifelong learners in various subject areas. A MUCH, MUCH better book is "Clock Watchers: Six Steps to Motivating and Engaging Disengaged Students Across Content Areas." I'm ordering extras of that one today to place in our professional libraries. I'm tempted to give this book two stars because a beginning educator could find some useful activites here, but honestly, she/he could do a lot better for a lot less money, so one star it is.

Recieved item on time, right when we were told it would arrive. Book in very good condition.

My experience in the teaching work was improved with this lecture