CLASSROOM LEARNING AND MOTIVATION - CLARIFYING AND EXPANDING GOAL THEORY

This article suggests directions for future research on goal theory. It points out areas in which attention to definition of constructs and to problems in classroom implementation would strengthen the field. In addition, suggestions for use of different sampling techniques and designs and introduction of qualitative methods are discussed. Possible contributions of constructivist views of learning to goal theory are considered. Finally, investigation of the ways in which social goals interact with mastery and performance goals to influence strategy use is proposed.