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Covington, Martin V.

 
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Sinossi

Martin Covington introduces the basic principles of motivation as they apply to classroom learning in a readable, non-technical form.

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Descrizione del libro

Martin Covington introduces the basic principles of motivation as they apply to classroom learning in a readable, non-technical form. The book suggests practical, concrete ways that teachers can use classroom incentives to inspire a desire to learn.

Contenuti

1. The future and its discontents; 2. Motives as emotions; 3. Motives as thoughts; 4. Self-worth and the fear of failure; 5. The competitive learning game; 6. Motivational equity and the will to learn; 7. Strategic thinking and the will to learn; 8. An immodest proposal; 9. Obstacles to change: the myths of competition; Epilogue; Appendixes; References; Author index; Subject index.

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