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ERIC Number: EJ392151
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Motivation Problem or Learning Problem?
Rousseau, Marilyn K.; Poulson, Claire L.
Teaching Exceptional Children, v21 n4 p18-19 Sum 1989
The article describes a data-based method by which teachers can differentiate motivational problems from learning problems and increase the academic performance of learners with mildly handicapping conditions. The method involves graphing work attempted and percentage correct, reinforcing work attempted, and analyzing performance data for increases and decreases in percentage correct. (JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Motivation, Learning Problems, Mild Disabilities, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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