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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.

ISBN-13: 9780743289610

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Atria Books

Publication Date: 10-07-2008

Pages: 416

Product Dimensions: 9.20(w) x 5.96(h) x 0.99(d)

Richard Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed., has worked as a teacher and headmaster at residential special education facilities for the past thirty years. He holds three degrees in special education and serves as a consultant to several agencies and organizations. The father of three adult children, he lives with his wife in Barnstable, Massachusetts. He welcomes visitors to his website at www.ricklavoie.com

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

By Richard Lavoie
Touchstone
Copyright © 2008 Richard Lavoie
All right reserved.
ISBN: 9780743289610

From Part IUnderstanding and Fostering Student Motivation

Student Motivation: What It Is and What It Is Not

"If there is anything that we wish to change in a child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could be better changed in ourselves." -- Carl Jung<

Table of Contents

Contents Preface xiii

Part I

Understanding and Fostering Student Motivation

1. Student Motivation: What It Is and What It Is Not 3

2. The Motivating Classroom 51

3. One Size Does Not Fit All: The Eight Forces of Motivation 97

4. The Child Motivated by Praise 117

5. The Child Motivated by Power 141

6. The Child Motivated by Projects 173

7. The Child Motivated by Prestige 187

8. The Child Motivated by Prizes 209

9. The People-Oriented Child 229

10. Implementing the 6 P's in the Classroom 251

Part II

It Takes a Village to Motivate a Child

11. The Role of the Parent in Student Motivation 259

12. The Parent's Involvement in Academic Issues 287

13. Explaining Learning Disabilities to Your Child 309

14. Household Chores and Work Ethic 321

15. The Teacher's Role in Facilitating Parental Involvement 331

16. What Does Madison Avenue Know...

That Maple Street Elementary School Doesn't? 343

Afterword 371

Recommended Reading 377