Motivation: Approaching an elusive concept through the factors that shape it

Bong Gee Jang; Kristin Conradi; Michael C. McKenna; Jill S. Jones

doi:10.1002/trtr.1365

Motivation: Approaching an elusive concept through the factors that shape it

Bong Gee Jang, Kristin Conradi, Michael C. McKenna, Jill S. Jones

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Abstract

The main purpose of this article is to provide educators with clear definitions of motivational factors in reading so that instructional planning can capitalize on important distinctions. The authors present definitions of a small set of related motivational concepts (including attitudes, interests, self-efficacy, self-concept, goals, and value) and show how awareness of the distinctions can lead to more effective teaching. They provide descriptions of appropriate assessments and detail effective instructional techniques.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	239-247
Number of pages	9
Journal	Reading Teacher
Volume	69
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.1365
State	Published - Sep 1 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adolescence
Affective influences
Aliteracy
Attitude
Childhood
Choice, preference
Early adolescence
Early childhood
Expectations
Extrinsic
Interest
Intrinsic
Motivation/engagement
Persistence
Self-efficacy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Language and Linguistics
Pharmacology
Linguistics and Language
Pharmacology (medical)

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