‘If you are looking for some robust teaching and curriculum strategies to improve student motivation, this is the book for you. The author combines a wealth of clear practical detail with a solid foundation in educational research…This is a well written text book that adresses a difficult and very topical subject. It will be useful to both the novice and experienced teachers’ - Raising Quality and Achievement Newsletter ‘This book strikes at the heart of what it means to be a good teachers and a good classroom manager’ -Thomas Nelson, Benerd School of Education, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California This is a practical, realistic guide to motivating students at all levels, based on research and best practice.