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implementation. Strategies without a suggestion can be implemented fairly easily without further support. Although the book is meant to be a comprehensive and practical guide, unanticipated events, such as the global pandemic that began in 2020, can turn everyone’s world upside down and require us to modify or invent new strategies as needed. Remember, you are in charge!
Questions for Reflection Use the following questions to reflect on the information you learned in this introduction. You can reflect on these questions individually or with colleagues. 1. What factors are associated with challenging behaviors, including lack of motivation? Have you or someone you know who has been affected by these factors been successful? What or who helped them get there? 2. Why do you think a high percentage of students begin school enthusiastically but gradually become more and more disengaged as they get older? If you could, what would you change about school to make this less likely to happen? 3. Has the growth of technology tools helped or hindered student motivation in your class? How?
