EDUC 40 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Motivation, Test Anxiety, Lev Vygotsky
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To a social constructivist (vygotsky)- zone of proximal development. Cant focus if they don"t have there basic needs met. Focus on your kids needs not games on the phone. Consistent failures= stable, uncontrollable, internal factor: low ability. Affect- feeling, emotions, and general moods that a leaner brings to bear on a task. Feeling of uneasiness and apprehension about a situation, [particularly on e with an uncertain outcome. Threat =- a situation in which leaners perceive no chance for success (debilitaining) Challenged- a situation where learners believe they can probably succeed if they try hard enough (facilitating) Talk about why a student would want to learn content. Match challenges to skill level- intrinsic motivation is enhanced when we feel confident of eventual success. Extrinsic motivation can promote learning and encourage prioritizing, but shouldn"t be the ultimate goal. Assessments perceived as a means to encourage future achievement are more effective.
