Do the work. Do it with care.
This is a book about love. That is, the active, earnest, and intelligent pursuit of our neighbors’ good. Teachers embody this kind of love; we seek and serve the wholeness of others.
At the center of this love lies Dave Stuart Jr.’s philosophy that every teacher of every subject area in our schools has the potential to enrich students’ lives long-term through the power of student motivation. From art and physical education to science and social studies—schools can make good on their promise and this book will show you how. Join Stuart in this personable journey by tackling student motivation through
- The Five Key Beliefs of credibility, value, effort, efficacy, and belonging
- Ten strategies for incorporating the Five Key Beliefs into everyday teaching
- Common struggles for each strategy and how to overcome them
- A companion website with additional resources, videos, and downloadables
Do the work. Do it with care. These inspirational guideposts will help us all build a world in which all schools can be both productive and humane.
Table of Content
Prologue: A Book About Love
Chapter 1: On the Teaching of Souls Toward Long-Term Flourishing
Chapter 2: The Five Key Beliefs: How They Work
CREDIBILITY
VALUE
EFFORT & EFFICACY
BELONGING
Conclusion: Healers of Souls
About the author
Dave Stuart Jr. is a husband and father who teaches high school in Cedar Springs, MI. His blog, Dave Stuart Jr.com, is read by over 50, 000 educators each month, and his bestselling These 6 Things: How to Focus Your Teaching on What Matters Most has been cherished by teachers and leaders around the world. Dave is also an accomplished creator of professional development experiences, having led hundreds of impactful experiences for teachers in every US state and multiple countries abroad.
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