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Free Download | Development of Achievement Motivation | PDF

Written By share_e on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 | Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Author : Allan Wigfield, Jacquelynne Eccles

This book discusses research and theory on how motivation changes as children progress through school, gender differences in motivation, and motivational differences as an aspect of ethnicity. Motivation is discussed within the context of school achievement as well as athletic and musical performance.

Key Features
* Coverage of the major theories and constructs in the motivation field
* Focus on developmental issues across the elementary and secondary school period
* Discussion of instructional and theoretical issues regarding motivation
* Consideration of gender and ethnic differences in motivation