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6
Modules
25
Topics
1.5-3
hours
Modules (6)
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Module 1
Behavior and Goals as Motivation Sources
Resources availableIn this module, you will learn about the theory of Behaviorism, operant conditioning, and how to apply them to motivation. You will also learn about the different types of goals that affect student motivation such as mastery goals, performance goals, and failure-avoidance goals. Lastly, you will learn how to encourage mastery goals and how to avoid failure-avoidance goals.Behavior and Goals as Motivation Sources - Learning Outcomes
Start TopicBehavior as a Source of Motivation
Start TopicCautions about Behavioral Perspectives on Motivation
Start TopicGoals that Contribute to Achievement
Start TopicGoals that Affect Achievement Indirectly
Start TopicBehavior and Goals as Motivation Sources - Lesson Summary
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Module 2
Motivation Related to Attributions and Interests
Resources availableIn this module, you will learn about the effect of student interest on learning and motivation. You will also learn how to generate student interest in a topic to help students get motivated. Furthermore, you will learn about different attributions of success and failure and how to encourage attributions that positively effect student motivation. Lastly, you will learn how to provide appropriate learning conditions.Motivation Related to Attributions and Interests - Learning Outcomes
Start TopicInterest as Motivation
Start TopicMotives Related to Attribution
Start TopicMotivation Related to Attributions and Interests - Lesson Summary
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Module 3
Self-Efficacy
Resources availableIn this module, you will learn about the theory of self-efficacy, learned-helplessness, and the sources of self-efficacy in a student.Self-Efficacy - Learning Outcomes
Start TopicEffects of Self-Efficacy on Students' Behavior
Start TopicLearned Helplessness
Start TopicSources of Self-Efficacy Beliefs
Start TopicSelf-Efficacy - Lesson Summary
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Module 4
Self-Determination
Resources availableIn this module, you will learn about the theory of self-determination, the three basic human needs that lead to self-determination, and extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. You will also learn teaching strategies that support students’ needs.Self-Determination - Learning Outcomes
Start TopicSelf Determination and Intrinsic Motivation
Start TopicUsing Self-Determination Theory in the Classroom
Start TopicSelf-Determination - Lesson Summary
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Module 5
Combining Motivation Theories
Resources availableIn this module, you will learn about the expectancy of success, the value of success, and how to combine the two to create motivation. You will also learn about the TARGET model, which uses a combination of motivation theories, and how to apply theories of motivation to your own teachingCombining Motivation Theories - Learning Outcomes
Start TopicExpectancy x Value: Effects on Students' Motivation
Start TopicThe TARGET Model
Start TopicMotivation: Sustaining Focus on Learning
Start TopicCombining Motivation Theories - Lesson Summary
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course assessment: Motivating Students to Learn
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Module 6
Course assessment
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