Student Goal Orientation, Motivation, and Learning
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Student Goal Orientation, Motivation, and Learning - IDEA Paper 41

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Marilla D. Svinicki, University of Texas-Austin

November 1, 2004

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ABSTRACT

Student Goal Orientation, Motivation, and Learning

Of the factors that influence student learning, motivation is surely one of the most potent. Teachers can affect student motivation in ways that either facilitate or impede learning. This paper describes why this is so, and offers specific suggestions for promoting positive student motivation.

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