Engage (eBook)

Kjell Fenn is a dynamic, hands-on educator, whose passion for education is matched only by his knowledge of the classroom. Fenn has served as a middle and high school language arts teacher, curriculum coordinator, and superintendent in public U.S. schools and international schools.

PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: First Key—Arouse an Eager WantPart One: Is It Worth It?Chapter 2: Second Key—Show the Value and Importance of the Lesson, Topic, or TaskChapter 3: Third Key—Show the Correlation 3between Effort and OutcomeChapter 4: Fourth Key4—Remind Students that They Have or Will Have the Ability to AchieveChapter 5: Fifth Key5—Remind Students of the Positive RewardPart Two: I Can Do It!Chapter 6: Sixth Key6—Have High Expectations of SuccessChapter 7: Seventh Key7—Create Situations in which Students can Gain Success/MasteryChapter 8: Eighth Key8—Model Successful AchievementChapter 9: Ninth Key9—Reduce StressPart Three: Am I Good Enough?9Chapter 10: Tenth Key10—Provide Recognition and/or PraiseChapter 11: Eleventh Key—Give Constructive FeedbackPart Four: Goal!Chapter 12: Twelfth Key12—Promote Goal SettingChapter 13: Thirteenth Key13—Teach Goal SettingPart Five: I Love My Job!Chapter 14: Fourteenth Key14—Emphasize EffortChapter 15: Fifteenth Key—Create HopeChapter 16: Sixteenth Key—Show RespectChapter 17: Seventeenth Key—Demonstrate CareChapter 18: Eighteenth Key—Love What You DoAppendix A: 18 Keys to Student Motivation ReflectionAppendix B: Quick Reference Guide of Strategies that Specifically Address Categories of Behavior and Elements of MotivationAppendix C: Self-Assessment for Utilizing the Strategies to Redirecting Students’ MotivationAbout the Author