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CAMPBELL, VINCENT N. – 1963
THIS THEORETICAL PAPER COMBINES FAMILIAR PSYCHOLOGICAL VARIABLES IN A NEW SYSTEM DESIGNED MAINLY FOR PARSIMONY. PRINCIPAL CONSTRUCTS ARE REPRESENTATION, (R) A UNIT OF COGNITIVE ACTIVITY, AND M-VALUE, (M) A MOTIVATIONAL OR HEDONIC DIMENSION, OR THE PLEASANTNESS OF THE ACTIVITY OF AN R. A PROBABILITY-DECISION MODEL RELATES R'S AND THEIR AVERAGE…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Learning Motivation, Learning Theories
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Criscuolo, Nicholas P. – Teacher Education Quarterly, 1985
The search for quality instruction remains an elusive butterfly and the nets used to catch it are torn. This article notes workable, legitimate, and effective ways to improve the quality of instruction and boost academic achievement for all students. (MT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Learning Motivation, Teacher Motivation
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Boshier, Roger – Convergence: An International Journal of Adult Education, 1983
Describes the agenda of the European Conference on Motivation for Adult Education, held by the German Commission for Unesco as one of the regional consultations preparatory to the Fourth International Conference on Adult Education, scheduled for April 1985. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Conferences, Global Approach, International Cooperation
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Wallace, James M. – Educational Leadership, 1985
Kindergarten students in the Portland, Oregon, Writing to Read program are learning to use typewriters and computers to write creatively even before they begin using conventional spelling based on the assumption that children are curious about language. A 13-item reference list is provided. (Author/DCS)
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Language Attitudes, Learning Motivation, Primary Education
Fox, Harold W. – Journal of Business Education, 1974
Described is an indirect approach, modeled after successful experiments in industry, which can alert a teacher to the preconceptions about conditions conducive to learning that dominate in a particular class. The theory and its application to a class are discussed. (Author/SC)
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Measurement Techniques, Student Educational Objectives, Student Motivation
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Meade, Edward J., Jr. – Reading World, 1973
Discusses the value of knowing how to read, cites statistics revealing America's commitment to the reading movement, but points out that American is not a literate nation in relative terms. (Author/RB)
Descriptors: Books, Learning Motivation, Literacy, Publications
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Yacenda, Johy A. – Journal of School Health, 1972
The author describes one method of creating a greater interest and awareness of health problems and needs among adolescents (BY)
Descriptors: Health, Health Education, High School Students, Learning Motivation
Ungaro, Daniel – Elementary English, 1971
A reading readiness program is a necessity for the culturally deprived student. It may supply the stimulation and motivation that is needed. (MR)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Learning Motivation, Reading Programs, Reading Readiness
Vaughn, Susan – School Library Journal, 1971
A library hooks onto junior teens' interest in horror films and expands it to their favorite film personalities, the history of horror film, and film techniques and criticism. (28 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Films, Learning Motivation, Libraries, Library Services
Hunt, J. McV. – Educational Technology, 1971
Descriptors: Children, Difficulty Level, Learning Motivation, Learning Theories
Caldwell, Jay S.; Shnayer, Sidney W. – Sch Libr J, 1970
Looks at the concept of reading readiness from the points-of-view of the behaviorist and the humanists. (NH)
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Reading Instruction, Reading Material Selection, Reading Readiness
Mueller, John H. – J Exp Psychol, 1970
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Paired Associate Learning, Serial Learning, Verbal Learning
Horton, David L.; Turnage, Thomas W. – J Exp Psychol, 1970
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Paired Associate Learning, Serial Learning, Verbal Learning
Husmann, Fred – Nat Elem Princ, 1970
Descriptors: English Instruction, Humanism, Learning Motivation, Learning Theories
Neal, Elizabeth – Educ Leadership, 1970
Descriptors: Curiosity, Discovery Learning, Educational Research, Learning Motivation
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