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.