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ERIC Number: EJ567792
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
Fostering Intrinsic Motivation in Early Childhood Classrooms.
Carlton, Martha P.; Winsler, Adam
Early Childhood Education Journal, v25 n3 p159-66 Spr 1998
Notes that, while children are born with an innate curiosity to learn, by the time they reach school, their motivation has often been lost or replaced by extrinsically motivated learning strategies. Discusses the development of intrinsic motivation in the early childhood years, and how teachers and caregivers can foster and strengthen it. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Curiosity, Early Childhood Education, Incentives, Learning Motivation, Motivation Techniques, Problem Solving, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Self Motivation, Student Motivation, Teacher Role, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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