motivation (psychology)

Presents a practical guide for teachers and administrators that provides five strategies for motivating and encouraging students.

A motivational book, aimed at teenagers, that provides tips on setting goals and achieving them, as well as exercises and reproducible forms to help track one's progress.

Describes specific strategies for motivating students from elementary through high school, grouped in the areas of instruction, evaluation and recognition, and academic and behavioral expectations, and includes advice on how to inspire hard-to-reach students.

Little Worm learns a lesson about what he needs versus what he wants. Includes a vocabulary list, tips for reading with children, and related activities.

Examines three elements of motivation and describes how to put them into action in order to achieve high performance and satisfaction in the workplace, school, and at home.

Examines how to use imagination, thought, determination, and other abilities to transform a wish into a goal, visualize achieving it, plan how to reach it, and ultimately find success.

A collection of real-life stories about businesses who boosted morale and improved production by implementing the principles outlined in the international bestseller "Fish!".

Identifies six types of underachievers and offers advice for parents on how to find and direct their child's motivation.

Argues against the practice of offering people rewards in order to persuade them to get good grades, do good work, or behave in a certain manner, presenting evidence that shows the practice often has a negative effect, and discusses alternative methods of influencing behavior.