Engaging Minds in the Classroom: The Surprising Power of Joy

by Michael P. Ford and Michael F. Opitz

Book Overview

How do you motivate a classroom of bored teenagers, self-absorbed tweens, or energetic younger students to learn?

In this book, you'll explore what Michael F. Opitz and Michael P. Ford have discovered about planning lessons that engage students and enable them to truly enjoy learning. The authors outline key findings from research on motivation and engagement and offer real-life teaching examples from various grades. They show how to systematically...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416616330
• ISBN13: 9781416616337
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: ASCD
• Length: 77 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.9" x 8.7"