The Development of Intrinsic Motivation in Students with Learning Problems: Suggestions for More Effective Instructional Practice.

Schultz, Geoffrey F.; Switzky, Harvey N.

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Development of Intrinsic Motivation in Students with Learning Problems: Suggestions for More Effective Instructional Practice.

Schultz, Geoffrey F.; Switzky, Harvey N.

Preventing School Failure, v34 n2 p14-20 Win 1990

The article raises concerns about educational approaches which rely heavily on extrinsic reinforcers and offers instructional guidelines to promote intrinsic motivation in children with learning problems. Stressed is the importance of mediational dynamics between teacher and student in the learning process. (DB)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Motivation, Learning Theories, Reinforcement, Student Motivation, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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