Wk 8 - April 8
Motivation and Persistence
Video for Week 8:
Readings:
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Carol Dweck (2000): Self-Theories (Chapters 1-3)
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Daniel Pink (2009): Drive video clip and Motivation 3.0 interview (author of Drive)
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Paul Tough (2012): This American Life radio program (author of How Children Succeed)
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Edited by Natalie Rusk (2013): Notes on Motivation: Designing Environments to Support a Learning Goal Orientation
Tasks:
- Tell about something you’ve worked on that you felt was meaningful and motivating. Explain what made you feel motivated. If you were designing a learning experience or environment, what would you do to help others feel motivated and engaged?