Life beyond grades : designing college courses to promote intrinsic motivation / Martin V. Covington, Linda M. von Hoene, Dominic J. Voge.

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Covington, Martin V., 1938- [Browse]
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Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2017.
  • ©2017
Description
xviii, 293 pages ; 23 cm

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    "This book raises the question of whether or not educators can promote intrinsic motivation among college students when they seem overwhelmingly focused on grades. Indeed, can there be life beyond grades? The answer is 'Yes'. A love of learning can coexist, even thrive, in the face of competing pressures from grades. Drawing on recent, ground-breaking classroom research, the authors articulate a new understanding of the causes of the stalemate between intrinsic and external motivation, so that a reconciliation between them can be achieved. Then the authors apply a powerful set of motivational and pedagogical principles to lay out a step-by-step blueprint for designing and teaching college courses that promote intrinsic motivation as a primary educational goal in its own right, above and beyond knowledge and skill acquisition. This practical blueprint draws on authentic case study examples from a variety of subject-matter disciplines. Provides a nuanced understanding of the psychological dynamics at the root of excessive grade focus; Features a step-by-step blueprint for designing courses that promote intrinsic motivation; The book will provide guidance for teachers and for those who wish to understand how to motivate students" -- From the publisher.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-284) and index.
    Contents
    • The sum of all doubts
    • Roles and responsibilities
    • Prospects for intrinsic task engagement
    • Solutions as goals
    • Scaffolding problem-solving strategies
    • Partnering instruction and assessment
    • From goals to final grades
    • The end of the beginning.
    ISBN
    • 9780521801379 (hardcover)
    • 0521801370 (hardcover)
    • 9780521805230 (paperback)
    • 0521805236 (paperback)
    LCCN
    2016056219
    OCLC
    985966210
    Other standard number
    • 99974055655
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