"If only the students were a bit more motivated..." This sigh is hardly absent from German teachers' lounges. What most teachers are not aware of is that motivation can be learned! In this book, the author presents effective models based on her award-winning Mastery Training, tailored to school practice and can be used as building blocks in the classroom. For example: - Self-efficacy - Strengthening willpower - Goal setting - Creating a motivating learning environment. All models are presented with exercises and tasks, enabling effective lesson preparation.