Motivating the Academically Unmotivated: A Critical Issue for the 21st Century.

Hidi, Suzanne; Harackiewicz, Judith M.

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ERIC Number: EJ627411

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Publication Date: 2000

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Motivating the Academically Unmotivated: A Critical Issue for the 21st Century.

Hidi, Suzanne; Harackiewicz, Judith M.

Review of Educational Research, v70 n2 p151-79 Sum 2000

Reviews recent research developments related to the study of interests and goals and their relationship to children's learning. Calls for reconsidering the polarization of situational and individual interest, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and performance and mastery goals. Discusses the multidimensional nature of motivational forces. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Interests, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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