The more worldly-wise, or the "more literate" in its broader sense, student may present counsellors with new problems because of the very worldliness of his knowledge and experience. (Author)

Argues for teachers to exemplify enthusiastic learning so that students may be encouraged by example to seek to learn more and rise academically. Explores how teachers can become beacons for learning through an explanation of the nature of learning. Provides an example of teaching that inspires students to learn. (GR)

Briefly examines research on motivation. Discusses the importance of applying motivation principles to instructional design. Describes the following motivators that can be incorporated into the context of a learning activity: action; fun; choice; social interaction; error tolerance; measurement; feedback; challenge; and recognition. (AEF)

Argues that arts education plays an essential role in improving children's academic performance, motivating them to learn by improving their communication skills and reasoning abilities. Suggests that arts education can also be a source of hope for children in inner cities, the elderly, the physically challenged, and the incarcerated. (AJL)

States that recent research advanced a causal model explaining the teacher immediacy/student learning relationship by positing the mediational effects of students' state motivation to learn. Argues for an alternative model which posits that affective learning is the central causal mediator. Tests the model with 224 students evaluating their…

Suggests that questions of motivation and learning are central to the concept of human capital. Reviews motives for learning in education and work. Highlights the goals that motivate human endeavor. Concludes with two challenges for those who work with concepts of human capital and development. (CAJ)

Examines the relationships between organic chemistry achievement and a number of cognitive and noncognitive variables, and explores whether gender differences existed for any of these relationships. Concludes that general chemistry grade, ACT-math score, and motivation are significant predictors of organic chemistry achievement. Indicates gender…

Argues that it is worthwhile for motivational theorists to consider the implications of social perspective theories and to explore the motivational implications of nuances within these theories. Explores the motivational implications of sociocultural assumptions about knowing and learning, as they have been defined by situative cognitive…

Provides an overview of the theoretical arguments and problems encountered in the implementation of information technology in Chinese language teaching. States there is a belief that teaching and learning can be enhanced with the introduction of information technology, explaining that it may increase students' motivation to learn. (CMK)

Examined school district change agents' theories about teacher learning and change. Although respondents discussed similar professional development forms and structures, their theories of teacher learning and change differed. Respondents identified three perspectives (behaviorist, situated, and cognitive). The behaviorist perspective on teacher…

Reports on data gathered in an AATG-sponsored national survey of U.S. high school students enrolled in upper-level German courses, investigating why students select German, continue learning German, and plan to take German in college. The results are discussed and recommendations with regard to affective motivators are made. (AS)

Explored teachers' verbal motivational strategies, applying a framework derived from expectancy-theory which addresses student motivation for academic tasks. Audio-taped math and literacy lessons of two exemplary second grade teachers showed a high number of comments related to experiences and relatively few related to valuing tasks. Teachers made…

The existence of an Institutional Orientation as a motivation for adult education participation was supported by analysis of data from 90 adult participants in church, community college, and Red Cross educational programs. The church-sponsored group differed significantly in degree of commitment to the institution. (92 references). (SK)

Examines various motivations of adults to learn and to participate in organized educational programs. Identifies factors that encourage or inhibit adult participation in educational programs, and distinguishes between learning motivations related to the self and those related to societal obligations. Contains 24 references. (SV)

The reasons for teaching/learning English in China are examined, followed by a delineation of the obstacles to be overcome and an explanation of the advantages of using a communicative approach. Experiences of foreign teachers in the classroom and Chinese educators' attitudes are discussed. (21 references) (Author/LB)