Handbook of Motivation at School

Handbook of Motivation at School
ISBN-10
1317681266
ISBN-13
9781317681267
Category
Education
Pages
544
Language
English
Published
2016-02-19
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Kathryn R. Wentzel, David B. Miele

Description

The second edition of the Handbook of Motivation at School presents an integrated compilation of theory and research in the field. With chapters by leading experts, this book covers the major theoretical perspectives in the field as well as their application to instruction, learning, and social adjustment at school. Section I focuses on theoretical perspectives and major constructs, Section II on contextual and social influences on motivation, and Section III on new directions in the field. This new edition will have the same popular organizational structure with theories at the beginning. It will also include new chapters that cover motivation as it relates to identity, culture, test anxiety, mindfulness, neuroscience, parenting, metacognition, and regulatory focus.

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