Intrinsic Motivation and Academic Achievement

1997 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poonam C. Dev
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Motivational Orientations ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Academic Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
School Learning ◽  
Insight Into

Encouraging children's intrinsic motivation can help them to achieve academic success (adelman, 1978; adelman & taylor, 1986; gottfried, 1983, 1985). To help students with and without learning disabilities to develop academic intrinsic motivation, it is impoptant to define the factors that affect motivation (adelman & chaney, 1982; adelman & taylor, 1983). This article offers educators an insight into the effects of different motivational orientations on the school learning of students with learning disabilities, as well as into the variables affecting intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Also included are recommendations, based on empirical evidence, for enhancing academic intrinsic motivation in learners of varying abilities at all grade levels.

scholarly journals Dissing learning disabilities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richa Sud
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Academic Experiences ◽  
Social Model ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Social Model Of Disability ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Qualitative Research Study

This qualitative research study explores the experiences of post-secondary students with Learning Disabilities (LDs). Using phenomenology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with four university students from Southern Ontario. The study discusses the strengths, challenges, commonalities and differences between the students‘ academic experiences through which they have derived current academic success. Data analysis draws from Critical Theory of Education, Social Model of Disability and Goffman‘s analysis of Stigma. The findings in this study provide insight into the classroom experiences of the students with LDs in elementary, middle and high schools. Further, they help understand ways adapted by students to navigate the education system through each of their varied experiences. This paper will conclude with implications and suggestions for social work professionals working with students who have LDs.

Does Place Really Matter to Students with Learning Disabilities? A Study of Three University Campuses

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-81
Author(s):  
Susan Whitmer
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
The United States ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Space Design ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Students With Ld

Key drivers that influence space design in today's higher education environment are technology, changing demographics, increased focus on student engagement, and carbon footprint. Just as important, but not typically on the list, is the growing population of students with Learning Disabilities (LD) for which the physical environment plays an increasingly important role in successful learning outcomes. The research goal was to examine the role of “place” as a component of academic success for those students with LD. Methodology included both literature review and the development of a case study analysis of three post-secondary institutions in the United States. The universities were chosen based on the size of the university, the campus setting, and the mission of the Disabilities Services team. The conclusion of the research surfaced three specific components of the physical environment that hold an increased value for a student with LD. These components are wayfinding, formal learning spaces, and disability services spaces. The key to integrating a sense of place with the needs of students with LD is moving beyond meeting the minimum standards of the legal mandates and bridging the principles of universal design to the built environment.

A Comparative Study on Undergraduate Students' Academic Motivation and Academic Self-Concept

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 572-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mine Isiksal
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
University Education ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
American Students

The purpose of this study was to investigate Turkish and American undergraduate students' academic motivation and academic self-concept scores regarding the years that they spent in university. The analysis was based on 566 (284 Turkish, 282 American) undergraduate students where, Academic Motivation Scale and Academic Self-Concept Scale were used as measuring instruments. The results showed that there was a statistical significant effect of nationality and number of years spent in university on undergraduate students' intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and self-concept scores. Turkish students had higher intrinsic scores whereas American students had higher extrinsic scores and more positive academic-self concept compared to Turkish partners. Regarding grade level, senior students from both cultures had higher intrinsic motivation and academic self-concept scores compared to other grade levels. In terms of extrinsic motivation, there is steady decline in American students' scores as grade level increases. On the other hand, Turkish undergraduates' extrinsic scores decrease in the second year but increase in the third and fourth year of university education. Results were discussed by taking into consideration the social and cultural differences between two nations.

Staying in School

1999 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larry J. Kortering ◽  
Patricia M. Braziel
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
School Dropout ◽  
Mild Mental Retardation ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Secondary Special Education ◽  
Education Resource ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Insight Into

Fifty-two students with learning disabilities (LD), behavior disorders (BD), or mild mental retardation (MMR) answered questions relating to secondary special education resource and self-contained programs. Their responses provided insight into their perceptions about secondary special education and possible improvements. In terms of staying in school and reducing school dropout rates, the most dominant themes suggested a need for the students and teachers to change their attitudes and behavior. Related, but less dominant, themes suggested better textbooks, more help from parents and teachers, and more sports. Students indicated that the best part of school was socializing with peers, a particular class or teacher, and sports, whereas the worst part was being in particular classes, dealing with teachers or administrators, the schoolwork, and getting up so early. As for advantages, 46 students (89%) linked staying in school to an improvement in employment prospects. Conversely, 9 students (17%) perceived doing the schoolwork and limited employment prospects as a disadvantage.

Students with Learning Disabilities at Primary, Intermediate, and Secondary Grade Levels: Identification and Characteristics

1992 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
James McLeskey
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Primary Level ◽  
School Year ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Descriptive Information ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
End Of Grade

This study provided descriptive information about 790 students with learning disabilities at primary (K-2), intermediate (3–5), and secondary (6–12) grade levels who were identified during the 1987–88 school year in Indiana. The results revealed that identification of students with learning disabilities peaked in the first grade, and that 76% of these students were identified by the end of grade 5. Furthermore, students with more severe discrepancies tended to be identified at the primary level; discrepancies became less severe in higher grade levels. Additional findings were reviewed, and the results of the investigation were compared to previous large-scale studies of students with learning disabilities.

Test of Self-Determination Theory in Swimmers With and Without Down Syndrome

Inclusion ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Faith Casey ◽  
Xu Wang ◽  
Jacques Boucher
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Junior Athletes ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Self-determination theory (SDT) may offer insight into the motives behind sport participation by individuals with Down syndrome (DS). The Pictorial Motivation Scale (PMS), developed by Poulin (1992), evaluated the motivation of junior athletes with (n = 15) and without DS (n = 15) participating in inclusive community-based swimming. In line with SDT, cluster analyses showed that intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation were all present in athletes with and without disabilities. Swimmers with DS scored significantly higher in intrinsic motivation than non–self-determined extrinsic motivation (−0.45, p < 0.001) and amotivation (−1.28, p < 0.001), suggesting involvement in community-based inclusive sport may promote enhanced psychological functioning in this sample. Further research may be warranted into the motivation of athletes with DS across longer periods of time.

Prior Academic Achievement as a Predictor of Non-Cognitive Variables and Teacher and Parent Expectations in Students With Learning Disabilities

2020 ◽  
pp. 073194872092540
Author(s):  
Jose C. Núñez ◽  
Celestino Rodríguez ◽  
Ellián Tuero ◽  
Estrella Fernández ◽  
Rebeca Cerezo
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Learning Disorders ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Future Success ◽  
School Learning ◽  
The Relationship

Research has suggested that the relationship between previous academic achievement and student variables is mediated by parent and teacher expectations of the child’s ability and future success. The goal of this study was to analyze the mediating role of teachers’ expectations and teachers’ perceptions of parents’ expectations between previous academic achievement and variables in students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) that are significant for school learning. The participants were 230 students with SLD from Spain, aged between 10 and 14 years. Extrinsic variables influenced the students’ intrinsic variables even more than the students’ own experiences of academic success or failure. The way in which teachers in the child’s academic life respond to prior results and the expectations they form can affect their instruction, and ultimately the children’s motivation, involvement, and persistence in learning.

A Literature Review of Academic Interventions for College Students With Learning Disabilities

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Zeng ◽  
Song Ju ◽  
Casey Hord
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Strategy Instruction ◽  
Academic Interventions ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Students With Ld ◽  
Support Students

The number of students with learning disabilities (LD) enrolling in postsecondary education has increased rapidly over the past decade. It is imperative to investigate what interventions have been used to assist students with LD in achieving academic success. To examine the interventions currently used to support students with LD in postsecondary education, the authors reviewed the relevant literature from 2000 to 2016. Four primary types of interventions were identified from 12 articles: assistive technology, direct assistance, strategy instruction, and comprehensive support program. The findings indicate that the student-centered approach is an important characteristic of current academic interventions for students with LD in postsecondary education. The authors also provide implications for researchers and practitioners for improving postsecondary interventions on students with LD.

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