Connecting Content and Motivation: Education's Missing Link.

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Title: Connecting Content and Motivation: Education's Missing Link.
Language: English
Authors: Burke, Daniel J.
Source: Peabody Journal of Education. Win 1995 70(2):66-81.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 1995
Document Type: Opinion Papers
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Psychological Patterns, Relevance (Education), Student Interests, Student Motivation, Teacher Responsibility, Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Models
ISSN: 0161-956X
Abstract: Discusses the importance of improving the relationship between content and student motivation, underscoring the problems, purposes, and possibilities for creating a connection between the two. After reviewing psychological implications that influence learning processes, the paper discusses schools' intended purposes and presents practical suggestions to help teachers link content and motivation. (SM)
Notes: Theme issue title: "Teacher Effectiveness: A Look at What Works."
Journal Code: CIJOCT1995
Entry Date: 1995
Accession Number: EJ505781
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Discusses the importance of improving the relationship between content and student motivation, underscoring the problems, purposes, and possibilities for creating a connection between the two. After reviewing psychological implications that influence learning processes, the paper discusses schools' intended purposes and presents practical suggestions to help teachers link content and motivation. (SM)
ISSN:0161-956X