Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning: Theory, Research, and Applications

This volume focuses on the role of motivational processes - such as goals, attributions, self-efficacy, outcome expectations, self-concept, self-esteem, social comparisons, emotions, values, and self-evaluations- in self-regulated learning. It provides theoretical and empirical evidence demonstrating the role of motivation in self-regulated learning, and discusses detailed applications of the principles of motivation and self-regulation in educational contexts. The contributors are all nationally known researchers who have conducted self-regulation research that included motivational variables. Each chapter includes a description of the motivational variables, the theoretical rationale for their importance, research evidence to support their role in self-regulation, suggestions for ways to incorporate motivational variables into learning contexts to foster self-regulatory skill development, and achievement outcomes.

Author: Dale H. Schunk
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 10/11/2007
Pages: 428
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.03h x 6.08w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780805858983

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2008 pg. 240