Student Motivation explores the core principles driving student desire to learn and how educators can foster engaging environments.
It delves into established motivational theories like expectancy-value theory, goal orientation theory, and self-determination theory, illuminating the psychological factors behind academic success.
Did you know that expectancy-value theory highlights how students' beliefs in their abilities and the value they place on tasks directly influence their motivation?
Or that self-determination theory emphasizes the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in fueling intrinsic motivation?
This book uniquely bridges research and practice, presenting complex concepts like intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and student engagement in an accessible way.
Instead of simply presenting theories, concrete strategies are offered for educators to assess and enhance student motivation.
The book begins by introducing key theoretical frameworks and their historical context.
Subsequent chapters delve into each theory in detail, examining specific constructs and empirical evidence.
The final sections focus on translating research findings into actionable strategies for educators, offering a comprehensive understanding of academic motivation.
