Toward Motivation To Learn: Explorations of Classrooms with a Learning Orientation.

Autor/in	Marshall, Hermine H.
Titel	Toward Motivation To Learn: Explorations of Classrooms with a Learning Orientation.
Quelle	(1987), (19 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Classroom Environment; Classroom Research; Elementary Education; Elementary School Students; Elementary School Teachers; Expectation; High Achievement; Interviews; Learning Motivation; Low Achievement; Teacher Attitudes; Teaching Methods + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Klassenklima; Unterrichtsklima; Elementarunterricht; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Expectancy; Erwartung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Unterdurchschnittliche Leistung; Lehrerverhalten; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	This paper maintains that learning for the purpose of understanding is central to classes that are oriented towards learning. Such classes, which can be said to have a "learning orientation," can be differentiated from classes where an emphasis on performance or doing work increases the likelihood of rote or short-term learning. Four elementary grade classes were selected for observations on the basis of teacher statements emphasizing thinking and the challenge of learning. Three of the classes showed clear evidence of learning orientation; the fourth showed evidence of a working orientation as well. A theme analysis of the class observations revealed that teachers in all four classes accepted individual differences; held positive expectations; and used encouragement and preventive management. Teachers in classes with a clear learning orientation also emphasized a learning purpose, peer helping, self-evaluation, supportiveness, and probing of errors. The work-oriented class exhibited concern for the work and the amount of time needed to do it, and for academic competition. Teacher displays of negative performance also played a significant role in these classes. (Author/PCB)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC