— Research on Achievement Motivation in Education
Analysis and critique of recent research on cognitive processes related to achievement motivation in school settings. Topics include self-determination theory, attribution theory, goal theory, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, learned helplessness. psychological reactance, gender and culture, and research design.
Topics
- self-determination theory
- attribution theory
- goal theory
- intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- learned helplessness
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Analysis and critique of recent research on cognitive processes related to achievement motivation in school settings. Topics include self-determination theory, attribution theory, goal theory, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, learned helplessness. psychological reactance, gender and culture, and research design. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027