Motivation to Learn
Integrating Theory and Practice
4th Edition
Published on 20. September 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-205-34285-3 (ISBN)
Description
Motivation to Learn: Integrating Theory and Practice summarizes theory and research in motivation and applies them to classroom practice.
This book applies phychological theory and research on achievement motivation to classroom practice. Its theory-based approach provides teachers with a good understanding of the rationale for particular practices, which helps them adapt recommendations to the particular needs of their students. The book also includes discussion of the school context and its effect on classroom practice and motivation. The focus is on classroom learning, but attention is given to how strategies used to motivate students in schools affect their participation in intellectual activities outside of school. While addressing the practical needs of teachers, the books also offers a comprehensive summary of achievment motivation research - making the book particularly useful to researchers interested in applications to practice.
This book applies phychological theory and research on achievement motivation to classroom practice. Its theory-based approach provides teachers with a good understanding of the rationale for particular practices, which helps them adapt recommendations to the particular needs of their students. The book also includes discussion of the school context and its effect on classroom practice and motivation. The focus is on classroom learning, but attention is given to how strategies used to motivate students in schools affect their participation in intellectual activities outside of school. While addressing the practical needs of teachers, the books also offers a comprehensive summary of achievment motivation research - making the book particularly useful to researchers interested in applications to practice.
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Content
1. Profiles of Motivational Problems.
2. Defining and Assessing Achievement Motivation.
3. Reinforcement Theory.
4. Social Cognitive Theory.
5. Cognitive Theories Applied to Achievement Contexts.
6. Perceptions of Ability.
7. Maintaining Positive Achievement Relation Beliefs.
8. Intrinsic Motivation.
9. Values and Relationships.
10. Goals.
11. Maximizing Intrinsic Motivation, Academic Values and Learning Goals.
12. Achievement Anxiety.
13. Communicating Expectations.
14. Real Students, Real Teachers, Real Schools.
Appendix 2-A: Identifying Motivation Problems.
Appendix 3-A: External Reinforcement.
Appendix 3-B: Observations of Teachers' Use of Praise.
Appendix 7-A
Appendix 11-A: Evaluating Your Tasks.
Appendix 11-B: Evaluating Your Evaluation.
Appendix 11-C: Evaluating Control.
Appendix 12-A: Strategies for Reducing Safety.
Appendix 13-A: Teacher Efficiency.
Appendix 13-B Questions for Teachers to Ask to Help Them Monitor Behavior Toward High- and Low-Achievers.
References.
2. Defining and Assessing Achievement Motivation.
3. Reinforcement Theory.
4. Social Cognitive Theory.
5. Cognitive Theories Applied to Achievement Contexts.
6. Perceptions of Ability.
7. Maintaining Positive Achievement Relation Beliefs.
8. Intrinsic Motivation.
9. Values and Relationships.
10. Goals.
11. Maximizing Intrinsic Motivation, Academic Values and Learning Goals.
12. Achievement Anxiety.
13. Communicating Expectations.
14. Real Students, Real Teachers, Real Schools.
Appendix 2-A: Identifying Motivation Problems.
Appendix 3-A: External Reinforcement.
Appendix 3-B: Observations of Teachers' Use of Praise.
Appendix 7-A
Appendix 11-A: Evaluating Your Tasks.
Appendix 11-B: Evaluating Your Evaluation.
Appendix 11-C: Evaluating Control.
Appendix 12-A: Strategies for Reducing Safety.
Appendix 13-A: Teacher Efficiency.
Appendix 13-B Questions for Teachers to Ask to Help Them Monitor Behavior Toward High- and Low-Achievers.
References.