No student is lazy: Yang's effective motivational wisdom

Author: Zhang Li
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Currently, the education philosophy of "human-centeredness" is being established, and the reform of quality education as well as the curricula and textbooks of basic education is continuously advancing. The essence of education is to cultivate, shape, and develop individuals; "human-centeredness" requires promoting and fostering students' subjectivity, enhancing their sense of agency, developing their abilities, and shaping their personality. At the current stage, the role of teachers is changing, and their qualities and abilities face new, higher demands. However, the reality is unsatisfactory; a survey led by Pang Lijuan, a Standing Committee member of the National People's Congress and professor at Beijing Normal University, found that 75% of teachers lack sufficient educational capabilities or are deficient in them. This is a terrifying signal! In a certain sense, teachers also bear the identity of educational responsibility bearers. How to encourage students to learn more actively, how to instill in them the confidence to face challenges—these are essential knowledge and skills that every teacher must understand and master. This book selects and analyzes classic cases of teachers motivating students from around the world, offering incisive insights. For example, "suggestion is a strong driving force," "long-term goals are the path to the future," "role models are benchmarks on the road forward," "criticism is conducted without a trace," "praise is the horse that accelerates student progress," "moderate pressure is the source of motivation to move forward," and so on. Many practical and specific methods are valuable experiences needed by teachers on the frontline. Students all yearn to improve, and the moment they are praised, it marks the beginning of them building confidence and growing positively. This book starts from the fundamental role of motivation and explains in an accessible manner the specific operational methods of motivation in teaching. The cases revolve around real-world educational scenarios, and the methods are highly actionable, making it an indispensable book for frontline educators.