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ERIC Number: EJ452395
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0663
Classrooms: Goals, Structures, and Student Motivation.
Ames, Carole
Journal of Educational Psychology, v84 n3 p261-71 Sep 1992
The classroom learning environment is examined in relation to achievement goal theory of motivation. A perspective is presented that argues for identification and analysis of classroom structures that can contribute to a mastery orientation. With such an orientation, the focus will be on effort rather than ability. (SLD)
Descriptors: Ability, Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Educational Objectives, Educational Research, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Recognition (Achievement), Student Motivation, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Achievement Goal Theory; Effort; Mastery Orientation; Task Characteristics