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Motivation in Education: Theory, Research, and Applications (4th Edition)
Motivation in Education Theory Research and Applications - 4th Edition Author:Dale H. Schunk, Judith R Meece, Paul R. Pintrich The academic standard for texts on motivation in educational settings. Clear and engaging, Motivation in Education: Theory, Research, and Applications, Fourth Edition presents the major motivation theories, principles, and research findings in sufficient detail to help students understand the complexity of motivational processes, and provide it... more » provides extensive examples of the application of motivational concepts and principles in educational settings. From reviews of Motivation in Education: ?I find it essential that students have access to such strong representations of the basic theories and work in the field of motivation. . . . This book goes a long way toward reinforcing the voices of experts who make data-driven decisions about how to foster motivation. . . . There are no available books [on motivation] as excellently crafted as this one.? ?Theresa A. Thorkildsen, University of Illinois at Chicago ?This book is certainly the most comprehensive treatment of motivation. There are several others I have perused but they often take a certain approach to motivation whereas this book covers ALL approaches. The authors present a very complete and unbiased treatment of the literature.? ?Daniel H. Robinson, University of Texas« less