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Motivation in education
First published 1996 · 464 pages
A comprehensive, research-driven exploration of the psychological forces that drive learning and achievement.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a well-organized university lecture hall. The pace is steady and deliberate, guiding the reader through a highly structured landscape of psychological theory and educational research. The mood is distinctly scholarly and intellectual, grounded by extensive bibliographical references and a commitment to objective analysis. Its prose is clear, authoritative, and academic, prioritizing precision over stylistic flourish to deliver a comprehensive overview of motivation in education. There are no sudden emotional shifts here; instead, the arc is one of building intellectual clarity. It is a text that will deeply satisfy educators, psychology students, and researchers who are looking for a rigorous, foundational understanding of what drives students to learn and succeed.
- Mood
- scholarly
- structured
- intellectual
- Tone
- academic
- objective
- informative
- analytical
- authoritative
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- educational psychology · student motivation · learning processes · psychological theory
- The writing
- Clear, academic, and heavily cited, prioritizing precision and comprehensive research over stylistic flourish.
- The arc
- A structured intellectual journey from foundational psychological theories to their practical applications in educational settings.
- Who it's for
- Educators, psychology students, and researchers seeking a comprehensive understanding of what drives student learning.
About the book
Rev. ed. of: Motivation in education / Paul R. Pintrich, Dale H. Schunk. 2nd ed., c2002.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-415) and indexes.
Description from Open Library.
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