EdPsych Modules
Fourth Edition
Learning Objectives
- Explain how motivation changes from elementary through middle school and discuss what factors might account for this trend.
- Explain why task-contingent rewards tend to diminish intrinsic motivation and performance-contingent rewards tend to enhance intrinsic motivation.
- Discuss the conditions under which praise can enhance or diminish intrinsic motivation and explain individual and developmental differences in the effectiveness of praise.
- Discuss methods teachers can use to create an intrinsically motivating learning environment.