1st Edition

Understanding Learning and Motivation in Youth Challenging Policy and Practice

160 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

160 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

160 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations

by Routledge

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Through interviews with a selection of the most qualified and well-reputed Northern European researchers, Understanding Learning and Motivation in Youth explores, and offers a range of solutions to, one of the central problems in modern education: motivation for learning. The way that teaching is currently delivered to students aged 11–19 often does not support positive learning; the... Read more

Preface Introduction Chapter 1: The Invisible Progress Chapter 2: The Learning Environment Must be Created Chapter 3: Motivation is Produced in Contexts Chapter 4: Fear of Failure Chapter 5: Focus on Energy Chapter 6: The Power of Tests Chapter 7: Challenging Utilitarianism Chapter 8: We Need to Answer Young People’s Questions in our Schools Chapter 9: Developments in Youth Culture Influence Fundamental Motivational Patterns Chapter 10: The Dissolution of Teacher Authority Chapter 11: Personal Development is Motivating Chapter 12: 85% is a Historic Success Overview: Changes in Youth Motivation Conclusion: A Model of Motivation