scholarly journals School-based Physical Activity: Planning with student motivation in mind

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joe Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Student Motivation ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Success Strategies ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Health And Physical Education ◽  
Motivational Design ◽  
School Based ◽  
Sample Category ◽  
Public Health Outcome

Central to providing rich and diverse PA opportunities in schools are our classroom teachers. Regardless of generalist or specialist training in health and physical education, all of our Ontario teachers play a vital role in providing opportunities for children and youth to learn through PA. This paper (a) positions student participation in school-based PA as an essential public health outcome, (b) explores barriers affecting teachers’ efforts to provide school-based PA, and (c) offers teachers one potential macro planning and instructional solution to address a single barrier-the challenge associated with planning for student motivation in school-based PA settings. Keller’s (1987) influential ARCS model of motivational design provides the foundation for the proposed solution. An adapted version, the ARCS School-Based PA model, is presented. The adapted model offers considerations and sample category success strategies that could be embedded in teachers’ current school-based PA planning and instructional practices to support the development of school-based PA programming that is firmly grounded in learner motivation and needs.

scholarly journals English for specific purposes teachers’ beliefs about their motivational practices and student motivation at a Chinese university

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-70
Author(s):  
Xiaowan Yang ◽  
Mark Wyatt
Keyword(s):  
Student Motivation ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Assessment Culture ◽  
L2 Motivation ◽  
Stimulated Recall ◽  
Teachers Beliefs ◽  
Espoused Beliefs ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Stimulated Recall Interviews

While it is increasingly recognized that teachers have a crucial role to play in motivating learners, language teacher cognition research that focuses on beliefs about second language (L2) learner motivation and motivational practices is still rare, particularly in English for specific purposes (ESP) settings in Asia. Furthermore, much of what is available does not employ stimulated recall interviews to facilitate a comparison of espoused beliefs elicited beforehand, observed classroom practices and situated cognitions. We have employed such methodology in an under-researched ESP setting in China, to gain insights into the influence of culture and context on teacher beliefs and behavior. Our qualitative case study of three Chinese ESP teachers highlights harmony and tensions between espoused beliefs regarding student motivation and the teacher’s motivational role, and motivational practices, this harmony/disharmony being likely to impact these teachers’ self-determination. It considers possible reasons for identified tensions, including limited professional development opportunities in ESP, apparently dated knowledge of L2 motivation theory, deeply embedded Confucian values and an entrenched assessment culture. Findings suggest the need for awareness-raising and mentoring activities designed to support cognitive harmony regarding motivation and motivational practices amongst ESP teachers.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR IPA MELALUI METODE PEMBELAJARAN QUANTUM TEACHING BAGI SISWA KELAS IV

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fauzatul Ma’rufah Rohmanurmeta
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Student Motivation ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Target Material ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
School Level ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
The Right

<span class="fontstyle0">At the elementary school level, sains learning still monotonous and<br />uninteresting because elementary school system with classroom teachers to make<br />the teachers have difficulty in using the right strategy. Teachers are required to<br />achieve the target material that is quite a lot and should be comleted in each<br />semester.This situation resulted in the lack of attention of student in the process of<br />learning activities so that a low student motivation. Under these conditions, the<br />purpose of this research is to improve students motivation through quantum<br />teaching method of learning process in the fourth grade students of SDN 02 Wates<br />Distric jenangan, Ponorogo.This research is a classroom action research (PTK),<br />which consists of the first cycle and the second cycle. The study subjects were<br />students of class 4 SDN 02 Wates wich consist 11 students. Collecting data in this<br />study using a questionnaire to determine students motivation, and the observation<br />sheet in the form of check list to determine the activity of students. Before held<br />research student motivation is low. Then after research showed that motivation of<br />students of cycle 1 45,5% and cycle II 82% increased 36,5%. Interpretation of<br />student learning to learning in sycle 1 is 36% and cycle II increased to 82%.<br />Student activity in I cycle was 27,3% and in the II cycle increased to 81,8%. The<br />result showed that the use of quantum teaching methods can improve students<br />motivation in learning sains SDN 02 wates.<br /><br /></span>

Efficacy of scholar’s prevention programs according to the preventive agent: professors versus experts / Eficacia de los programas de prevención escolar en función del agente preventivo: profesores vs expertos

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mónica Gázquez Pertusa ◽  
José A. García del Castillo ◽  
José P. Espada Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Daily Practice ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Drug Prevention ◽  
Regular Classroom ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
School Based ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Regular Classroom Teachers

A lo largo de la literatura científica, se observa que los estudios que evalúan la eficacia de los programas escolares de prevención del abuso de sustancias han empleado una amplia gama de agentes de intervención. Sin embargo, en España, los programas escolares en la práctica cotidiana, en su gran mayoría, son aplicados únicamente por el profesorado de los centros escolares. A este respecto algunas investigaciones sugieren que la variable tipo de aplicador afecta a la eficacia de los programas escolares de prevención del consumo de drogas. En este artículo se presenta una revisión de estudios que comparan los resultados obtenidos en los programas escolares cuando son aplicados por los profesores habituales del aula frente a otros agentes externos al centro. Tomados en conjunto, los resultados de los estudios revisados son contradictorios y, por tanto, la evidencia no es concluyente. No obstante, se destaca el papel moderador de la variable tipo de monitor sobre los efectos de los programas. Por último, se recomienda conducir estudios que evalúen las características específicas o competencias que ha de poseer un monitor eficaz y cómo el entrenamiento puede contribuir a su adquisición o mejora. AbstractThroughout the scientific literature shows that studies evaluating the effectiveness of school-based substance abuse prevention programs have used a wide range of intervention agents. Nevertheless, in Spain, the school-based programs in daily practice, the vast majority, are applied only by regular classroom teachers of schools. In this regard, some research suggests that the variable type of applicator affects the effectiveness of school-based programs for drug prevention. This article presents a review of studies comparing the results obtained in the school-based programs when applied by regular classroom teachers to other external contributors. Taken together, the results of the reviewed studies are contradictory and, therefore, the evidence is not conclusive. However, it highlights the moderating role of the variabletype of monitor on the effects of programs. Finally, it is recommended to lead studies to evaluate the specific characteristics or skills that must have an effective monitor as the training can contribute to its acquisition or improvement.

“I like computers. I hate coding”: a portrait of two teens’ experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 120 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 349-365
Author(s):  
Paulina Haduong
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Student Motivation ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Learner Identity ◽  
Novice Programmer ◽  
Block Based

Purpose Some empirical evidence suggests that historically marginalized young people may enter introductory programming experiences with skepticism or reluctance, because of negative perceptions of the computing field. This paper aims to explore how learner identity and motivation can affect their experiences in an introductory computer science (CS) experience, particularly for young people who have some prior experience with computing. In this program, learners were asked to develop digital media artifacts about civic issues using Scratch, a block-based programming language. Design/methodology/approach Through participant observation as a teacher and designer of the course, artifact analysis of student-generated computer programs and design journals, as well as with two follow-up 1-h interviews, the author used the qualitative method of portraiture to examine how two reluctant learners experienced a six-week introductory CS program. Findings These learners’ experiences illuminate the ways in which identity, community and competence can play a role in supporting learner motivation in CS education experiences. Research limitations/implications As more students have multiple introductory computing encounters, educators need to take into account not only their perceptions of the computing field more broadly but also specific prior encounters with programming. Because of the chosen research approach, the research results may lack generalizability. Researchers are encouraged to explore other contexts and examples further. Practical implications This portrait highlights the need for researchers and educators to take into account student motivation in the design of learning environments. Originality/value This portrait offers a novel examination of novice programmer experiences through the choice in method, as well as new examples of how learner identity can affect student motivation.

Classroom teachers’ and administrators’ views of teaching health and physical education

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 448-464
Author(s):  
Dominique Banville ◽  
Ben Dyson ◽  
Pamela H Kulinna ◽  
Michalis Stylianou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Health And Physical Education ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand

Teacher efficacy influences what and how they teach. This may be particularly important to consider in Aotearoa New Zealand contexts where primary classroom teachers teach health and physical education and use physical activity breaks with little training. It remains unclear how classroom teachers perceive this role and how to better support them. The purpose of this study was to investigate classroom teachers’ and administrators’ views of teaching health and physical education, including physical activity behaviours, in primary schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. Participants were 10 teachers and three administrators from two schools selected as a purposive sample. Data were collected through formal interviews, field notes, and photographs, and were analysed using inductive analysis and constant comparison. The findings are shared using four themes: (a) support for physical activity breaks; (b) support for curriculum content in health and physical education and ‘Kiwi’ sport culture; (c) teachers’ influence level; and (d) school environment. Overall, teachers and administrators felt very efficacious in their roles of creating healthy and active schools. These teachers also appeared to be confused regarding the difference between physical education, sport, and physical activity. They did feel, however, that instructional self-efficacy could be improved through enhanced content and pedagogy taught in teacher education programmes, and increased opportunities for professional learning and development. Potentially, this could lead to more time spent teaching the health and physical education content as well as a greater focus on the national curriculum for health and physical education being taught in Aotearoa New Zealand.

School-based coordinators link students to community resources

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (5) ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
Frank Walter
Keyword(s):  
Career Counseling ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
At Risk Students ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Community Schools ◽  
Community Resources ◽  
Care Services ◽  
School Based ◽  
College And Career

Site coordinators at community schools play a vital role in connecting at-risk students and their families with academic supports such as tutoring, enrichment activities, and college and career counseling as well as health care services, behavioral interventions, and even food and clothing.

Outcomes from a School-based Nutrition Education Program Alternating Special Resource Teachers and Classroom Teachers

1999 ◽  
Vol 69 (10) ◽  
pp. 403-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garry W. Auld ◽  
Cathy Romaniello ◽  
Jerianne Heimendinger ◽  
Carolyn Hambidge ◽  
Michael Hambidge
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Resource Teachers ◽  
School Based ◽  
Nutrition Education Program

scholarly journals Conceptualizing the process of supporting youths' psychological needs and intrinsic motivation within school based agricultural education programs : a mixed methods study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Amanda Michelle Bowling
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Student Motivation ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
Substantive Theory ◽  
School Based

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to identify the strategies, actions, and processes School Based Agricultural Education (SBAE) teachers utilize to support the psychological needs and intrinsic motivation of students. Through an exploratory sequential design, quantitative instruments were first utilized to gauge the motivational climate of the programs and the teachers' tendencies to either be autonomy supporting or controlling. Qualitative grounded theory interviews and observations were utilized to determine the actions and processes of needs support within the program. Through the convergent analysis a substantive theory was formed which identified the process for supporting SBAE student psychological needs. Within the theory, teacher motivational beliefs emerged as the context to which the needs support process was fostered and developing and supported the need for relatedness emerged as the central phenomenon. Within the process, teachers also utilized extrinsic and intrinsic motivational strategies, along with the intracurricular nature of SBAE programs to foster and strengthen student motivation. Students experienced a range of outcomes including support for the need of competence, support and thwart for the need of autonomy, and a range of extrinsic and intrinsic motivational outcomes.

Integrating Motivational Strategies Into Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

2018 ◽  
pp. 213-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Uçar ◽  
Alper Tolga Kumtepe
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Design Model ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Motivational Design ◽  
Potential Remedy

Massive Open Online Courses, aka MOOCs, have become an indispensable part of the online education routine. Many universities and organizations put a lot of effort into designing, developing, and running such courses. However, it still remains to be an under-researched area. One of the most important issues associated with success in MOOCs is the learner motivation. High dropout and low retention rates have been attributed to learners' low motivation. A recipe for these motivational challenges in MOOCs is provided by the ARCS-V motivational theory. This motivation design model provides a frame for analyzing the MOOCs learners, learning environment, and the resources. Based on this analysis, the model provides suggestions for assigning motivational tactics and strategies. Therefore, the purpose of this chapter is to introduce Keller's ARCS-V motivational design model and discuss it as a potential remedy to motivational issues in MOOCs by administering and delivering motivational strategies based on the model in MOOCs environments.

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