EJ452395 TM516797
Title: Classrooms: Goals, Structures, and Student Motivation.Author(s): Ames, Carole
Source: Journal of Educational Psychology, v84 n3 p261-71 Sep 1992
Publication Date: 1992
ISSN: 0022-0663
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Opinion papers (120); Reports--Evaluative (142)
Journal Announcement: CIJFEB1993
The classroom
learning environment is examined in relation to achievement goal
theory of motivation. A perspective is presented that argues for
identification and analysis of classroom structures that can contribute
to a mastery orientation. With such an orientation, the focus will
be on effort rather than ability. (SLD)
Descriptors: Ability; *Academic Achievement; *Classroom Environment;
*Educational Objectives; Educational Research; Educational Theories;
Elementary Secondary Education; Evaluation Methods; *Instructional
Effectiveness; Recognition (Achievement); *Student Motivation; Teaching
Methods
Identifiers: *Achievement Goal Theory; Effort; *Mastery Orientation;
Task Characteristics
