{"product_id":"activating-the-desire-to-learn-bob-sullo-9781416604235","title":"Activating the Desire to Learn","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe research is indisputable: Students are less disruptive and do better academically in schools that cultivate the internal motivation of students. In \u003ci\u003eActivating the Desire to Learn\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran educator Bob Sullo shows how to apply lessons from the research on motivation in the classroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the author, we are all driven to fulfill five essential needs: to connect, to be competent, to make choices, to have fun, and to be safe. Studies show that when these needs are met in schools, good behavior and high achievement tend naturally to ensue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten as a series of candid dialogues between the author and K-12 students, teachers, counselors, and administrators, \u003ci\u003eActivating the Desire to Learn\u003c\/i\u003e covers everything you need to know to change the dynamics of learning in your classroom or school: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* A comprehensive overview of the research on internal motivation; \u003cbr\u003e* Case studies of strategies for activating internal motivation at the elementary, middle, and high school levels; \u003cbr\u003e* Suggestions on how to assess degrees of student motivation; and\u003cbr\u003e* Guidelines for integrating the principles of internal motivation with standards-based instruction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotivating students is not the issue--the hunger to learn is ever-present. Yet schools continue to insist on the traditional reward-punishment model, to the detriment of student achievement. Clearly it's time for change. This engaging and thought-provoking book will help you create a culture of achievement by building on the inherent drive to succeed that students bring to the classroom every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Sullo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1416604235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781416604235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ASCD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/15\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 6.32w x 0.36d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2007 pg. 195","brand":"Bob Sullo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44064649216255,"sku":"9781416604235","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_df29988a-d743-40d7-8410-304bcade7ff4.jpg?v=1685396727","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/activating-the-desire-to-learn-bob-sullo-9781416604235","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}