Title Money for good grades and other myths about motivating kids : strategies for parents and teachers / Barbara R. Blackburn.

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New York : Routledge,Taylor & Francis Group, 2019.

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Description	130 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
Series	Eye on Education book
	Eye on Education book.
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references.
Contents	Motivating with rewards is the best option -- What your child cares about doesn't matter -- It's not about your relationship with your kids -- Expectations for your child are not important -- It's okay for your kid to fail all the time -- It's ok for your kid to get stuck -- Competition, grading, and homework are no big deal -- If I do everything right : my child will be motivated.
Summary	"Money for Good Grades and Other Myths About Motivating Kids: Strategies for Parents and Teachers provides practical information for families about motivating their children. It explores the complex questions about student motivation facing parents today: What are the challenges of using rewards to change my child's behavior? Is it okay for students to struggle? Does competition affect my child's success in school? How can I set high expectations without putting too much pressure? These questions and the author's invaluable advice will open the door to deeper learning and lifelong engagement for all students. The book includes a Study Guide that can be used by PTAs, PTOs, and Parent-Teacher Book Clubs"
Subject	Motivation in education.
	Home and school.
	Effective teaching.
	Academic achievement.
	Academic achievement. (OCoLC)fst00794949
	Effective teaching. (OCoLC)fst00903762
	Home and school. (OCoLC)fst00959097
	Motivation in education. (OCoLC)fst01027541
Other Form:	Online version: Blackburn, Barbara R., 1961- author. Money for good grades and other myths about motivating kids. New York : Routledge,Taylor & Francis Group, 2019. 9780429429385 (DLC) 2019980055
ISBN	9781138368194 (hbk)
	1138368199 (hbk)
	9781138368200 (pbk)
	1138368202 (pbk)
	9780429429385 (ebk)

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