HDP 265 - Achievement Motivation

Institution:

Wheelock College

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Description:

Examines contemporary theory and research on motivational factors in learning among children K-12. Explores family, school, societal, and cultural influence on children's beliefs and attitudes about learning. Topics include conceptions of effort and ability, teacher expectancies, intrinsic motivation, gender influences, tracking, and cross-cultural differences in achievement motivation. Prerequisite: HDP 120/122-121/123 or HDP 124/126- 125/127. Intermediate.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheelock.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 879-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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