Classroom learning and motivation: Clarifying and expanding goal theory
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This article suggests directions for future research on goal theory. It points out areas in which attention to definition of constructs and to problems in classroom implementation would strengthen the field. In addition, suggestions for use of different sampling techniques and designs and introducti
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Most current Learning Analytics Dashboards (LADs) are based only on learner performance indicators.
“For example, most current Learning Analytics Dashboards (LADs) are based only on learner performance indicators (e.g., where a learner is doing well/poor, how much content has been completed, how much time was spent, how learners' progress compares to teacher specified and/or peer scores) that do not seem to contribute to learners' motivation and engagement (Blumenfeld, 1992;Elliott & Harackiewicz”
From Linking learning behavior analytics and learning science concepts: Designing a learning analytics dashboard for feedback to support learning regulation (2020) · cites this paper as Blumenfeld, 1992
Learner performance indicators do not seem to contribute to learners' motivation and engagement.
“For example, most current Learning Analytics Dashboards (LADs) are based only on learner performance indicators (e.g., where a learner is doing well/poor, how much content has been completed, how much time was spent, how learners' progress compares to teacher specified and/or peer scores) that do not seem to contribute to learners' motivation and engagement (Blumenfeld, 1992;Elliott & Harackiewicz”
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- Authors
- Blumenfeld, P. C.
- Affiliations
- University of Michigan (US)
- Corresponding author
- Blumenfeld, Phyllis C.
- Venue
- Journal of Educational Psychology
- Published
- 1992-09
- Volume
- 84
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 272-281
- ISSN
- 0022-0663 (ISSN-L)
- 1939-2176
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- FWCI
- 14.23
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- en
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- Locations
- Journal of Educational Psychology (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
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- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Keywords
- goal theory, motivation, classroom learning, construct definition, classroom implementation, sampling methods, research design
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