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Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men
Something scary is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, they are less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. As for young men, it turns out the film Failure to Launch is not far from the truth. Fully one-third of men ages 22-34 are still living at home with their parents-about a 100 percent increase in the past twenty years. Boys nationwide are increasingly dropping out of school; fewer are going to college; and for the first time in American history, women are outnumbering men at undergraduate institutions three to two. Parents, teachers, and mental health professionals are worried about boys. But until now, no one has come up with good reasons for their decline-and, more important, with workable solutions to reverse this troubling trend. Now, family physician and research psychologist Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on his vast clinical experience to propose an entirely original view of why boys and young men are failing in school and at home. He argues that a combination of social, cultural, and biological factors is creating an environment that is literally toxic to boys, ranging from environmental estrogens to the over-prescription of ADHD drugs. And he presents practical solutions-from new ways of controlling boys’ use of video games, to innovative (and workable) education reforms. .
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The Unmotivated Child: Helping Your Underachiever Become a Successful Student
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Students Who Drive You Crazy: Succeeding With Resistant, Unmotivated, and Otherwise Difficult Young People
"This is undoubtedly one of the best pieces I have ever read on problem students and I think it will be a "classic" handbook for practitioners in the future. I have discussed portions with colleagues and they all have indicated a desire to purchase such a book ASAP!! I echo those sentiments!"
Rick Heidt, Director of Student Activities
North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders "An exciting and innovative text for all teachers at every stage of professional development, this book is written in an accessible and captivating style, enabling practitioners to immediately find helpful suggestions and relevant, engaging ideas."
Gerald Monk,Director of School Counseling
Dept. of Counseling and School Psychology
San Diego State University Overcome challenging interactions that can get the best of you-so you can be your best! All educators face the stress and strain brought on by disruptive and difficult students, parents, and colleagues. By providing a vital model for identifying, managing, avoiding, and rising above conflicted relationships, this how-to survival guide explores the many angles, perspectives, and complexities of this pervasive obstacle. The book masterfully blends theory and research with tangible examples garnered from the author’s own extensive experience, and in-depth interviews conducted with numerous practicing teachers, counselors, school administrators, and students. Written in a clear, conversational tone, this inspirational handbook offers the tools necessary to combat frustrating, hostile interactions, so you can remain motivated, effectual and successful. Among the highlights are: - Compelling examination of the forces that influence student behavior
- Specific strategies for dealing with and preventing difficult relationships, including rules of engagement
- Real-life scenarios to illustrate practical applications
- Tested techniques for overcoming conflicts with parents and colleagues
- Resolving internal personal issues that interfere with effectiveness
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101 Creative Strategies for Reaching Unmotivated Student Learners
A practical and innovative resource designed to assist teachers, counselors, parents and other professionals who strive to assist unmotivated learners. The research cited supports an extensive array of techniques, activities, strategies, and materials that are designed to make a positive difference for unmotivated learners. The 101 strategies are described in detail, often with accompanying materials and handouts, and are organized around five themes: • Self-Esteem
• Organization
• Motivation
• Listening Skills
• Parent Strategies
• Discipline .
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Building a better team: how one manager turned a dispirited and unmotivated staff into a proud and productive team.(Leading Edge): An article from: Security Management
This digital document is an article from Security Management, published by American Society for Industrial Security on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1522 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation DetailsTitle: Building a better team: how one manager turned a dispirited and unmotivated staff into a proud and productive team.(Leading Edge) Author: Dave Hudson Publication:Security Management (Magazine/Journal) Date: May 1, 2005 Publisher: American Society for Industrial Security Volume: 49 Issue: 5 Page: 32(2) Distributed by Thomson Gale.
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The Substitute: A Survival Guide for the Inexperienced, Unprepared or Unmotivated Teacher
The Substitute: A Survival Guide for the Inexperienced, Unprepared or Unmotivated Teacher was born from necessity. If you are ever in a situation where you are expected to “entertain” a room full of high school students, ESL students or corporate trainees, this is a book for you! I was educated to be a teacher, but the one thing they forget to teach us was what happens when the teacher you are replacing has left you without any material to work with. If you are an experienced substitute teacher, you can cope. As a new substitute teacher, you may be lost. From that first day, I realized that I would never enter a classroom without being fully prepared. I decided to gather as many fun activities as I could and never look back. I realized that my reputation as a sub grew because of the fun the students were having in my class. I understood that if my classes were interesting and different, I would get more substitute calls from teachers because the kids recommended me. If you are a teacher looking for a job, you understand how difficult it is. If you can impress the students, you are more likely to get numerous sub jobs, which will lead to a permanent position..
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Motivating the unmotivated.(management): An article from: Doors and Hardware
This digital document is an article from Doors and Hardware, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1051 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation DetailsTitle: Motivating the unmotivated.(management) Author: Francie Dalton Publication:Doors and Hardware (Magazine/Journal) Date: June 1, 2007 Publisher: Thomson Gale Volume: 71 Issue: 6 Page: 74(3) Distributed by Thomson Gale.
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