The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning on the Tuned-Out Child

The Motivation Breakthrough explores proven techniques and strategies--based on six possible motivational styles--that will revolutionize the way teachers and parents inspire kids with learning disabilities to succeed and achieve.

Backed by decades of experience in the classroom, educator and acclaimed author Rick Lavoie explodes common myths and gives specific advice for motivating children with learning disabilities. He outlines parents' and teachers' roles, suggesting ways in which they can work together to encourage any child to reach his or her potential. Finally, he reveals what we can learn from some of the most powerful motivators in the world: advertisers. With empathy and understanding, Lavoie offers parents and teachers the key to unlocking enthusiasm and responsiveness, proving any child can be motivated to learn.

Author: Richard Lavoie
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.32w x 0.99d
ISBN13: 9780743289610
ISBN10: 0743289617
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Educational Psychology
- Education | Special Education | Learning Disabilities
- Education | Parent Participation