Teaching Motivation

Maslow for Educators: How the Hierarchy of Needs Shapes Learning, Student Motivation, and Classroom Success is a powerful and practical guide that helps teachers, administrators, and school leaders understand what students truly need in order to learn, grow, and thrive. Based on the enduring insights of Abraham Maslow, this book explores how physiological needs, safety, belonging, esteem, and self actualization shape every aspect of classroom life. It explains why students struggle when foundational needs go unmet and how educators can create environments that promote connection, confidence...

This program is read by the author Bruce Lee’s daughter illuminates her father’s most powerful life philosophies—demonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day. "Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water...

From the beloved author of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind comes a new book of teachings on the essence of Zen practice "I felt a burden being lifted from my shoulders just by reading this remarkable book." —Oliver Burkeman “Our way of sitting is for you to become yourself.” In this...

In publishing this, the second volume of Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East, I am purposely omitting names of people and places. I feel that I am at liberty to withhold names of places and locations, according the listener the privilege of accepting as fact or fiction as they deems expedient.

Effective teaching and learning are not always intuitive. The illusion of knowledge becomes the difficulty of metacognition. Consider the illusion of encouragement. The common view that “just do the best you can” is encouraging and useful does not stand up to scrutiny. According to American psychologist and pioneer in goal-setting theory Dr Edwin Locke, “just do your best” goals consistently underperform in comparison to specific and challenging goals. The problem is: 1) it is unclear what the target is, 2) any result can fulfil the claim “I did my best”, providing a ready ...

Hello, Amazing Girl! Did you know that there is no one in the world quite like you? You are completely unique, and that makes you incredibly special. Life can sometimes feel challenging, and it’s easy to doubt yourself. But remember this: even the bravest people face fears, and even the most confident ones have moments of doubt. What matters is finding the courage to rise above those feelings. In “Inspiring Stories for Amazing Girls,” you’ll meet extraordinary heroines who overcame their fears, discovered their inner strength, and found joy in believing in themselves. Each story is ...

We were brainwashed by society into building our life on the unquestioned belief that without money, power, success, approval, romance, etc., we cannot be happy. Suppose there is a way of waking up from all that, where what is false and neurotic within you would drop with little or no effort on your part and your eyes would open to the reality of joy surrounding you. Here it is: Stop Fixing Yourself, the new book by Anthony De Mello that helps you rediscover the life you were meant to live.

A heartfelt, hands-on guide to setting boundaries, increasing productivity, and finding fulfillment for teachers who know that their classrooms won’t thrive unless they do. Over time, teachers internalize myths about their success that cause them to fall out of love with teaching. “I’ll...

Are you tired of starting strong but never finishing? Ready to break free from inconsistency and finally build a life that works? In a world filled with distractions, comfort, and quick fixes, discipline is the superpower we’ve forgotten. Discipline: The Proven Path to Unshakable Habits, Unbreakable Willpower, and Lasting Success is your guide to reclaiming that power—and transforming every area of your life. Inside this powerful book, you’ll discover: • Why motivation fades—and what to do instead to stay consistent • How to build daily habits that stick, even when you don’t ...

Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of Swami Vivekananda with Motivating Thoughts of Swami Vivekananda. This collection of inspirational quotes and teachings reflects the timeless principles of self-discipline, inner strength and spiritual growth. Each moment offers powerful insights to help you overcome challenges, stay motivated and live a purposeful life. Let the words of Swami Vivekananda guide you on a journey of personal and spiritual transformation.

Updated for its tenth anniversary, this #1 New York Times bestseller is an empowering Christian inspiration and personal development guide designed to help you uncover your God-given strengths and live with more joy, hope and inner peace every day. Joel Osteen, pastor of America’s largest...

A collection of quotes and sayings from the oral teachings of a leading thinker, writer and teacher of indigenous spirituality. Martin Prechtel is widely recognized as a profound and beloved teacher for our times. Raised in the Tzutujil Maya shamanic tradition, he has dedicated his life to the...

One teacher. One classroom. One degree of change that transforms everything. When Mitchell Karns leaves his corporate career for teaching, he quickly learns that lesson plans can’t prepare you for the real work—reaching students’ hearts. Overwhelmed, he meets Tammy, the teacher in Room 212, whose quiet mastery shows him that transformation isn’t about control or perfection. It’s about presence, patience, and one-degree shifts that change everything. Part heartfelt story, part professional inspiration, Room 212 is an EduFable™ that will reignite your purpose and remind you: the ...

Robert Thurman, the preeminent scholar and interpreter of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy for the modern world, leads us on a joyful exploration into the nature of reality through Buddha's threefold curriculum of "super-education.""Buddha had to be an educator, rather than a prophet or religion...

In this book you will learn how gamification can create lessons that truly engage students, challenging them to solve problems and develop their own computational thinking. We look at the methods used in video games to create hooks, on-board students, and keep your students motivated. We also look at flow, which enables us to ensure the learning curve is neither frustratingly hard nor boringly easy, and then provide you with a complete system to create your own gamified syllabus. Gamification has become especially important during the Covid-19 crisis, where you might need to engage in ...

Erikson in the Classroom: How Psychosocial Development Informs Teaching, Motivation, and Student Support is a practical, reader friendly guide that helps educators understand the deep developmental forces that shape student behavior, engagement, and learning. Drawing from Erik Erikson’s influential theory of psychosocial development, this book reveals how trust, autonomy, identity, competence, belonging, and emotional resilience directly influence what students need in order to thrive. Instead of focusing solely on curriculum and instruction, it shows how the social and emotional ...

Discover how AI can revolutionize your teaching experience, making it more personalized, engaging, and efficient. "The Power of AI for Educators" is your comprehensive guide to effectively integrating AI into your classroom.

Rumi's philosophy takes center stage within these pages, unveiling Love as the ultimate pathway to divine connection. As you delve into his words, you will witness the transformative power of Love, which transcends the ordinary and unites us with the essence of our being. Rumi's teachings will inspire you to look beyond superficial differences and embrace the universal thread that connects all humanity. You will be encouraged to awaken your heart, live authentically, and find fulfillment in every aspect of your life. Rumi's teaching is not just a book but a guide that holds the key to ...

The Four Sacred Fires is an Indigenous teaching inspired and passed down to Indigenous Medium Shawn Leonard from elders he has met along his journey. This sacred knowledge guides you to reconnect with Grandfather Sun, Earth's Core Sacred Fire, the Ceremonial Sacred Fire, and the Heart Sacred...

Building a sustainable Safety Culture is not a sprint… IT IS A MARTHON!!! There is no magic switch you can flick and make everyone and everything safe…you must be willing, dedicated and passionate; do not compromise or bend! The people you lead, the families they go home to, the people who work next to them…they are all worth the time, energy and sacrifice it takes to make your SAFETY CULTURE WORLD CLASS!!! The Human Side of Safety Culture is an in-depth introspection into the way we think about safety and how every decision we make influences how our cultures grow and prosper. It ...