Alderman, M. Kay.

Motivation for achievement : possibilities for teaching and learning / M. Kay Alderman. - 3rd ed. - New York, NY : Routledge, c2008. - 343 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Motivation: perspectives, problems and possibilities -- 2. Attributional beliefs and motivation -- 3. Concepts of ability and motivation -- 4. Goals and goal setting -- 5. Developing student self-regulatory capabilities -- 6. Teacher motivation: expectations and efficacy -- 7. Promoting optimal motivation and engagement: social context -- 8. Tasks, recognition, and evaluation for optimal engagement and motivation -- 9. Possibilities for motivational equality and student achievement.

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Motivation in education.
Academic achievement.

370.154 / ALD