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ERIC Number: EJ322875
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Enhancing Motivation: An Application to the Preservice Experience.
Cohen, Margaret W.
Journal of Teacher Education, v36 n4 p40-45 Jul-Aug 1985
An educational psychology course incorporating elements of motivation training was taught to preservice teachers and their performance compared to a control group taking the same course without the motivation training. Results indicated that trained students achieved higher academic performance, had more responsible causal perceptions, and showed more motivated behavior. (MT)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Education Majors, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Motivation Techniques, Preservice Teacher Education, Self Concept
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Teacher Candidates