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Motivating the Academically Unmotivated: A Critical Issue for the 21st Century:
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In this article, the authors argue that the polarization of individual interest, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and performance and mastery goals must be reconsidered, and they urge educators and researchers to recognize the potential additional benefits of externally triggered situational interest, intrinsic motivation and performance goals.Abstract:
Interests and goals have been identified as two important motivational variables that impact individuals' academic performances, yet little is known about how best to utilize these variables to enhance childrens' learning. We first review recent developments in the two areas and then examine the connection between interests and goals. We argue that the polarization of situational and individual interest, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and performance and mastery goals must be reconsidered. In addition, although we acknowledge the positive effects of individual interest, intrinsic motivation, and the adoption of mastery goals, we urge educators and researchers to recognize the potential additional benefits of externally triggered situational interest, extrinsic motivation, and performance goals. Only by dealing with the multidimensional nature of motivational forces will we be able to help our academically unmotivated children.read more
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Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior
Edward L. Deci,Richard M. Ryan +1 more
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Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior
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A social-cognitive approach to motivation and personality
Carol S. Dweck,Ellen L. Leggett +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a research-based model that accounts for these patterns in terms of underlying psychological processes, and place the model in its broadest context and examine its implications for our understanding of motivational and personality processes.
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Motivational and self-regulated learning components of classroom academic performance.
TL;DR: In this article, a correlational study examined relationships between motivational orientation, self-regulated learning, and classroom academic performance for 173 seventh graders from eight science and seven English classes.