Motivating the academically unmotivated: A critical issue for the 21st century

被引:425
作者
Hidi, S
Harackiewicz, JM
机构
[1] Univ Toronto, OISE, Dept Curriculum Teaching & Learning, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6, Canada
[2] Univ Wisconsin, Dept Psychol, Madison, WI 53706 USA
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10.2307/1170660
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G40 [教育学];
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040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Interests and goals have been identified as two important motivational variables that impact individuals' academic performances, yet little is known about how best to utilize these variables to enhance childrens' learning. We first review recent developments in the two areas and then examine the connection between interests and goals. We argue that the polarization of situational and individual interest, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and performance and mastery goals must be reconsidered. In addition, although we acknowledge the positive effects of individual interest, intrinsic motivation, and the adoption of mastery goals, we urge educators and researchers to recognize the potential additional benefits of externally triggered situational interest, extrinsic motivation, and performance goals. Only by dealing with the multidimensional nature of motivational forces will we be able to help our academically unmotivated children.
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页码:151 / 179
页数:29
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