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Motivating Students to Learn

Great techniques to help educators motivate students to learn.
Writing Great Specific Goals
Here is an easy to-use goal worksheet.
The Joys - and Pains - of Teaching Seniors
There is a certain attitude in high schools that Senior teachers often get off easy. However, it is not always easy to teacher kids who have chronic Senioritis - sometimes from day one. Read more to find out and to learn ways to deal with the special issues surrounding teaching (and motivating) Seniors.
Top Motivational Books for Educators
Educators are in the motivation business. We motivate our students to learn each and every day. However, sometimes educators need to conquer their own fears in order to achieve at a higher level. These books all are excellent sources of motivation.
The Art and Craft of Motivating Students
The educational equivalent to "location, location, location," is "motivation, motivation, motivation," for motivation is probably the most significant factor educators can target in order to improve learning.
Goals and Resolutions
One of the keys of motivation is to make achievable goals. This article with accompanying worksheets provide excellent resources for teachers and students.
Awesome Power of Goal Setting
About Guide for Human Resources Susan M. Heathfield provides 'ten tips for triumph'. Don't let your dreams go unfulfilled. Practice effective goal setting today.
Pure Motivation: A Virtual Affirmation Generator
This site advertises inexpensive software containing over 1,000 quotes from 250 sources.

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