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Building Autonomous Learners: Perspectives from Research and Practice using Self-Determination Theory
This edited work presents a collection of papers on motivation research in education around the globe. Pursuing a uniquely international approach, it also features selected research studies conducted in Singapore under the auspices of the Motivation in Educational Research Lab, National Institute of Education, Singapore.
A total of 15 chapters include some of the latest findings on theory and practical applications alike, prepared by internationally respected researchers in the field of motivation research in education. Each author provides his/her perspective and practical strategies on how to maximize motivation in the classroom. Individual chapters focus on theoretical and practical considerations, parental involvement, teachers’ motivation, ways to create a self-motivating classroom, use of ICT, and nurturing a passion for learning.
The book will appeal to several different firstly, policymakers in education, school leaders and teachers will find it a valuable resource. Secondly, it offers a helpful guide for researchers and teacher educators in pre-service and postgraduate teacher education programmes. And thirdly, parents who want to help their children pursue lifelong learning will benefit from reading this book.
A total of 15 chapters include some of the latest findings on theory and practical applications alike, prepared by internationally respected researchers in the field of motivation research in education. Each author provides his/her perspective and practical strategies on how to maximize motivation in the classroom. Individual chapters focus on theoretical and practical considerations, parental involvement, teachers’ motivation, ways to create a self-motivating classroom, use of ICT, and nurturing a passion for learning.
The book will appeal to several different firstly, policymakers in education, school leaders and teachers will find it a valuable resource. Secondly, it offers a helpful guide for researchers and teacher educators in pre-service and postgraduate teacher education programmes. And thirdly, parents who want to help their children pursue lifelong learning will benefit from reading this book.
319 pages, Hardcover
First published October 14, 2015
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July 30, 2023
This book was fabulous. This collection of essays really helped my understanding of Self-Determination Theory through a large number of explanations, references to, and summaries of a variety of studies. It provided an excellent combination of theory and practice, and I think school leaders would be wise to read through it slowly.
One negative of this book is that it doesn't look into the tremendous potential of SDT outside of conventional school environments (e.g., alternative schooling, Self-Directed Education), although multiple essays suggest that schooling practices inhibit more effective implementation of SDT aligned practices. Another negative of the book is there are a lot of typos, but the collective content of the essays easily trumps that minor concern.
One negative of this book is that it doesn't look into the tremendous potential of SDT outside of conventional school environments (e.g., alternative schooling, Self-Directed Education), although multiple essays suggest that schooling practices inhibit more effective implementation of SDT aligned practices. Another negative of the book is there are a lot of typos, but the collective content of the essays easily trumps that minor concern.
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