This study focused on discovering what instructors' experiences help elementary school students develop not only academically but also socially. This qualitative multiple case study method was guided by Yin, and the purpose of the study was to investigate effective instruction strategies from the perspective of instructors who worked in an elementary school at a Midwestern state. The researcher identified five themes in the study, these themes showed that students who were encouraged and motivated in school benefitted from having a choice and a voice, autonomy, shared power, problem-solving techniques, responsibility over own learning, counseling meetings and encouragement. The interviews provided rich data and information that connected to theories such as the individual psychology theory. Recommendations for psychologists, instructors and those who are managing in an education setting are provided, along with recommendations for future studies. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]