Shows educators and administrators how they can fill their classrooms with students who are eager for success and motivated to learn. The learner-centered approach focuses on designing instruction that is sensitive to the individual students needs, abilities, and interests rather than rigidly tied to the subject matter.

THE AUTHORS

Barbara L. McCombs is senior director for the human development and motivation group at the Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory (McREL) located in Aurora, Colorado.

Jo Sue Whisler is a senior associate at McREL.