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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Senko, Corwin; Hulleman, Chris S.; Harackiewicz, Judith M. – Educational Psychologist, 2011
Achievement goal theory has been one of the most prominent theories of motivation in educational research for more than 25 years. It has undergone considerable revision during that span, most notably with the distinction between approach and avoidance goals, debate concerning the critical features of performance goals, and the emergence of a…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Educational Theories, Educational Research, Mastery Learning
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Harackiewicz, Judith M.; Linnenbrink, Elizabeth A. – Educational Psychologist, 2005
This article considers the profound impact that Paul R. Pintrich had on the field of achievement motivation, specifically achievement goal theory. The article highlights Pintrich's groundbreaking research and theorizing, beginning with his early work integrating research on motivation and cognition and ending with his development of a multiple…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Goal Orientation, Academic Achievement, Research Methodology