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Title: When students understand what they're supposed to be learning and why they're supposed to learn ...
Post by: chialyncampbell on Mar 14, 2018
When students understand what they're supposed to be learning and why they're supposed to learn it, their perceptions of control increase. The value of these increased perceptions is best explained by:
 
  a. expectancy x value theory.
  b. self-worth theory.
  c. self-determination theory.
  d. self-efficacy theory.

Ques. 2

Increasing students' perception of competence and autonomy are important for learner motivation. Of the following, perceptions of competence and autonomy are best increased by:
 
  a. learning environments in which teachers are enthusiastic.
  b. learning activities that focus on learner self-esteem.
  c. success on tasks students view as challenging but doable.
  d. reinforcement for completing assignments consistently and conscientiously.

Ques. 3

Which of the following theories of motivation best explains why challenging activities increase learner motivation?
 
  a. Self-regulation theory
  b. Self-worth theory
  c. Self-monitoring theory
  d. Self-determination theory

Ques. 4

Informal assessment occurs both in classrooms and in the larger school context. Provide an example that illustrates each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 5

Of the following, the variable in the Model for Promoting Student Motivation that has the greatest likelihood of increasing learners' perceptions of their own competence is:
 
  a. order and safety.
  b. enthusiasm.
  c. modeling.
  d. challenge.

Ques. 6

The process of systematically gathering information about every student in your class is best described as:
 
  a. informal measurement.
  b. formal measurement.
  c. criterion referenced measurement.
  d. evaluation.

Ques. 7

Of the following, which is the most effective way to set the tone for a safe and orderly learning environment?
 
  a. Consistently enforce procedures and rules for acceptable behavior.
  b. Tell students that you respect them and want them to respect you in return.
  c. Remind students of the need to treat each other as they expect to be treated.
  d. Reinforce students for desirable behaviors.


Title: When students understand what they're supposed to be learning and why they're supposed to learn ...
Post by: cnels on Mar 14, 2018
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Title: When students understand what they're supposed to be learning and why they're supposed to learn ...
Post by: chialyncampbell on Mar 14, 2018
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Title: When students understand what they're supposed to be learning and why they're supposed to learn ...
Post by: cnels on Mar 14, 2018
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