Motivating Students Who Don’t Care, Second Edition

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“I love this book! In this second edition of Motivating Students Who Don’t Care, Allen Mendler has crafted another great resource that masterfully shows how to overcome the three main obstacles to learning: fear of failure, need for control, and boredom. This user-friendly resource is loaded with practical strategies to trigger effort, spark enthusiasm, develop relationships, and make the classroom a place that inspires success.”

pervasive problem teachers face in 21st century classrooms is a aaa lack of student motivation. In the second edition of Motivating Students Who Don’t Care: Proven Strategies to Engage All Learners, author Allen N. Mendler offers practical strategies that K–12 teachers can use to reach every student. From emphasizing effort to building relationships to sparking enthusiasm for learning, each chapter covers one of five key processes to boost student motivation. Disinterested students can discourage teachers, but Mendler’s proven strategies can nurture enthusiasm and excitement for learning and help teachers build strong, trusting relationships with all students.

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Understand why students might be unmotivated in class

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Examine the five key processes for guiding and inspiring unmotivated students

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Learn about the importance of emphasizing effort in the classroom

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Use proven strategies to empower students and spark enthusiasm for learning

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Support student learning by creating a classroom culture of confidence and hope

—Michele Borba Educational Psychologist; Author, Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine

“In Motivating Students Who Don’t Care, Second Edition, Allen Mendler offers practical strategies for inspiring students to succeed and become their best selves. This book is about not just engaging students but also shifting the mindset of adults to connect with students’ needs and interests to drive their desire to learn. Identifying unwanted behaviors and turning them into possibilities for success will motivate everyone to work harder.”

Visit go.SolutionTree.com/studentengagement to download the free reproducibles in this book.

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—Candice A. Casey Associate Director, School/University Partnership Office, Saginaw Valley State University

ISBN 978-1-951075-43-9 90000

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