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Practitioner, 1987
Although ability partly explains why some students are eager to learn in school whereas others are disinterested, motivation is another significant factor. This newsletter discusses factors that affect students' motivation to learn, considers techniques that can increase motivation, and identifies schools that have developed activities to enhance…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Educational Environment
Hammond, James R.; Boivin, Real G. – The Practitioner, 1991
This document provides brief descriptions of 12 prevention strategies, 6 curriculum-based strategies, and 7 motivational strategies for improving student behavior. Alternative schools and programs, counseling, parent involvement, community involvement, student orientation programs, learning styles, writing activities, student codes of conduct,…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Discipline, Educational Environment, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedWright, Ruth – Canadian Administrator, 1985
The evidence from research using expectancy theory is synthesized to develop a contingency model of incentives for involving teachers in professional development. Research findings that focused on the administrative challenge of motivating teachers to engage in curriculum development tasks are used to test the model. (MLF)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Incentives
Klesse, Edward J.; Biernat, Nancy A. – Practitioner, 1989
Rewarding students for their achievements enhances self-esteem and confidence. These positive feelings permeate the school, improve the general climate, and raise the level of school pride. New and traditional methods of recognizing student groups such as a welcoming assembly, a spirit banner contest, and senior privileges can make students feel…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Awards, Educational Environment, Program Descriptions
Download full textSteller, Arthur W.; Pell, Carroll – Updating School Board Policies, 1986
Administrators can improve their school's custodial program by following steps that increase productivity, reduce costs, and provide long-term benefits of higher cleanliness standards. Administrators should work toward improved building cleanliness by insisting on a school board policy that establishes objectives for the custodial department.…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Board of Education Policy, Building Operation, Cost Effectiveness
Loeher, Larry, Ed; And Others – The TA at UCLA Newsletter, 1981
Six issues of a University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) newsletter by and for teaching assistants (TAs) are presented. Each newsletter is a theme issue, covering writing, anxiety, motivation, TA role, and TA training. Topics include: student problems and psychological and counseling services, philosophies about writing, approaches to making…
Descriptors: Anxiety, College Students, Communication Apprehension, Counseling Services
