Development of Achievement Motivation
Published on 28. May 2014
385 pages
978-0-08-049112-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book discusses research and theory on how motivation changes as children progress through school, gender differences in motivation, and motivational differences as an aspect of ethnicity. Motivation is discussed within the context of school achievement as well as athletic and musical performance.Key Features* Coverage of the major theories and constructs in the motivation field* Focus on developmental issues across the elementary and secondary school period* Discussion of instructional and theoretical issues regarding motivation* Consideration of gender and ethnic differences in motivation
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
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Windows
ISBN-13
978-0-08-049112-7 (9780080491127)
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Allan Wigfield | Jacquelynne S. Eccles
Development of Achievement Motivation: Volume .
Book
04/2002
Academic Press
€109.50
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Author
University of Maryland
Editor
University of Maryland
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Michigan, USA University of Michigan, USA University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Michigan, USA University of Michigan, USA University of Michigan, USA
Content
Contributors.Preface.A. Wigfield and J.S. Eccles, Introduction.Part 1: Can I Do This Activity?.D.H. Schunk and F. Pajares, The Development of Academic Self-Efficacy.M.V. Covington and E. Dray, The Developmental Course of Achievement Motivation: A Need-Based Approach.C.S. Dweck, The Development of Ability Conceptions.Part 2: Do I Want to Do this Activity, and Why?.A. Wigfield and J.S. Eccles, The Development of Competence Beliefs, Expectancies for Success, and Achievement Values from Childhood Through Adolescence.S. Graham and A.Z. Taylor, Ethnicity, Gender, and the Development of Achievement Values.W.S. Grolnick, S.T. Gurland, K.F. Jacob, and W. Decourcey, The Development of Self-Determination in Middle Childhood and Adolescence.K.A. Renninger and S. Hidi, Student Interest and Achievement: Developmental Issues Raised by a Case Study.E.M. Anderman, C.C. Austin, and D.M. Johnson, The Development of Goal Orientation.K.R. Wentzel, The Contribution of Social Goal Setting to Children's School Adjustment.Part 3: What Do I Need to Do to Succeed?.P.R. Pintrich and A. Zusho, The Development of Academic Self-Regulation: The Role of Cognitive and Motivational Factors.R.S. Newman, What Do I Need to Do to Succeed...When I Don't Understand What I'm Doing!?: Developmental Influences on Students' Adaptive Help Seeking.Part 4: Motivation and Instruction.D. Stipek, Good Instruction in Motivating.D.J. Mac Iver, E.M. Young, and B. Washburn, Instructional Practices and Motivation During Middle School (with Special Attention to Science).Index.
