Overview

This ASCD video takes you on an in-depth field trip to a classroom that demonstrates the research-based motivational strategies reflected in What Works in Schools.

Perfect for professional development meetings, study groups, teams, and individual teacher check-out, this video program provides an opportunity to observe a teacher who effectively implements action steps that improve student motivation, including

• Providing students with feedback on their knowledge gain
• Involving students in tasks and activities that are inherently engaging
• Creating in-class opportunities for students to practice important skills and procedures
• Building students’ confidence in learning the content

This up-close-and-personal view of one classroom turns research-based concepts from What Works in Schools into a reality that is practical and rewarding for every classroom.

(ASCD video, 2003) 35-minute videotape with a comprehensive Viewer’s Guide.

Please note: the Viewer's Guide that accompanies this video is intended for individual use.

Also available on DVD!

Related Resources:

• What Works in Schools: Translating Research into Action book
• Motivation: The Key to Success in Teaching and Learning Entire Series