The Motivated School [Paperback]

Some students don't achieve their full potential, while others of similar ability achieve more than predicted. This book shows how important students' motivational mindsets can be in influencing the way they learn.Some students don't achieve their full potential, while others of similar ability achieve more than predicted. This book shows how important students' motivational mindsets can be in influencing the way they learn.`The Motivated School is an important book. It addresses a number of key issues which are central to Scottish educational policy, including Better Behaviour: Better Learning, Inclusion and Raising Attainment. It is also a controversial book, challenging as it does woolly thinking on issues such as self-esteem, rewards and motivation to learn' - Scottish Education ReviewIdeal for those starting out in their careers as a manager in an educational institution. Some basic and fundamental ideas are developed in an understandable and informative manner.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
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