scholarly journals Enhancing Motivation and Engagement in Math classrooms using Inquiry-based learning

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajneet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Student Motivation ◽  
Potential Method ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Symbolic Interactionist ◽  
Expectancy Value Theory ◽  
Expectancy Value ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Classroom Learning Environments ◽  
Motivation And Engagement

Students in math classrooms are disengaged and math anxious which results in them losing interest in any activity related to mathematics. This paper is an exploratory review which focuses on the topic of student motivation and engagement in classroom learning environments focusing on mathematics and the instructional method of inquiry-based learning (IBL). IBL has shown to impact student motivation and engagement, but the outcomes of this impact are still unclear. Thus, IBL is explored as a potential method to impact motivation and engagement in children. Expectancy-value theory (EVT) is used to examine the aforementioned relationship using symbolic interactionist and structural-functionalist theories for classroom interactions and math self-concept respectively. Finally, conclusions are made about relationships between IBL and motivation and engagement.

Toward an action‐theoretical model of personality

1988 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Günter Krampen
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Action Theory ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Expectancy Value Theory ◽  
Expectancy Value ◽  
Personality Variables ◽  
Psychological Theories ◽  
Current Psychological

An action‐theoretical model of personality is presented, in which missing links between action‐theory and personality constructs are established. Background is the facts, (a) that current psychological theories of action are limited to situation‐ and action‐specific person variables, and (b) that in personality theory systematic relations between such variables and personality constructs are missing. The action‐theoretical model of personality is based on a differentiated expectancy‐value theory, whose situation‐specific constructs (various aspects of valences and expectancies) are logically connected with personality constructs of generalized self‐referential cognitions. The following action‐theoretical personality variables are proposed to be central for the study of person‐situation interactions: (a) self‐concept of own competence, (b) control orientations, (c) trust, (d) conceptualization level, and (e) value orientations. The model implies rules for the operationalization of its constructs and for prediction of behaviour. The structure of the action‐theoretical personality variables and their relations to other theories of personality are described.

scholarly journals Theory-driven intervention for changing personality: Expectancy value theory, behavioral activation, and conscientiousness.

2014 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 1442-1450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica F. Magidson ◽  
Brent W. Roberts ◽  
Anahi Collado-Rodriguez ◽  
C. W. Lejuez
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Expectancy Value Theory ◽  
Expectancy Value

Expectancy-value theory & preschool parental involvement in informal STEM learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 76 ◽  
pp. 101320
Author(s):  
Tricia A. Zucker ◽  
Janelle Montroy ◽  
Allison Master ◽  
Michael Assel ◽  
Cheryl McCallum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Expectancy Value Theory ◽  
Expectancy Value ◽  
Informal Stem Learning

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perspectives and Practices in Applying Technology to Enhance Learning in the Classroom

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tantri Sari Safitry ◽  
Teddy Mantoro ◽  
Media Anugerah Ayu ◽  
Ilza Mayumi ◽  
Ratna Dewanti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Formal Training ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Expectancy Value Theory ◽  
Expectancy Value ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Teacher's Beliefs ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the classroom activities has become more famous to the teachers over the last decade. Many great deals of studies have proven the benefits of using ICT in the classroom. Unfortunately, there are evidences that the ICT reform efforts have failed due to teacher’s beliefs, skills and attitudes were never taken into consideration. The evidences found that most research only concern on students’ behalftowards ICT. Departing from that, this study tries to investigate the teachers’ perspectives and practices toward the use of ICT in their classroom activities. A survey was conducted to collect the data of the research. Using a revised expectancy-value theory called the Technology Implementation Questionnaire (TIQ), a questionnaire was administered among 20 elementary teachers. The findings revealed that there are still teachers who have more than 10 years experiences in teaching but they never got any formal training on using ICT. The lack of proficiency in ICT such as in using software, lack of technical support from the school also make them feel stressed out even though they have positive perspectives in applying ICT in their classroom activities.

scholarly journals Teaching strategies and value for STEM courses

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Gravina ◽  
Christopher Beswick ◽  
Kamden K Strunk
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Task Value ◽  
Expectancy Value Theory ◽  
Expectancy Value ◽  
Interest In Science ◽  
Subjective Task Value ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Relationship

Expectancy-value theory has been used to investigate reasons why students have low achievement and low interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-efficacy, perceived teaching practices, and subjective task value in gateway STEM courses. Results demonstrated that self-efficacy influenced perception of teaching practices and subjective task value, and perceived teaching practiced influenced subjective task value. Results and implications for teaching practices are discussed.

scholarly journals Utilizing the Expectancy Value Theory to Predict Lecturer Motivation to Apply Culturally Responsive Pedagogies in Universities in Botswana

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 192-209
Author(s):  
Norman Rudhumbu ◽  
Elize du Plessis
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Value Theory ◽  
Expectancy Value Theory ◽  
Expectancy Value ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Heterogeneous Classes ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The expectancy value theory (EVT) has been used in many studies to predict the motivation processes of individuals with regard to how they think and act in particular ways. Critical to how individuals think and act are the three elements of the EVT, namely the expectancy cognition (expectancy), instrumentality cognition (instrumentality) and valence. This study therefore seeks to establish whether the EVT could be used to predict and explain the motivation of lecturers to apply culturally responsive pedagogies (CRPs) in the teaching of culturally heterogeneous classes in universities in Botswana. Using a sample of 291 lecturers from three selected universities, the study employed a structured questionnaire for data collection. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used for data purification. Structural equation modelling (SEM) using AMOS version 22 was used for data analysis. The study established that the expectancy (β = .419; p < .001) and instrumentality (β = .315; p < .001) cognitions of lecturers as well as the valence (β = .268; p < .001) had a significant influence on the motivation of lecturers to apply CRPs in the teaching of culturally heterogeneous classes in universities. These results also showed significant relationships between expectancy cognition and valence (β = .316; p < .001) and also between instrumentality cognition and valence (β = .301; p < .001). These results therefore demonstrate that the EVT could be used to predict the motivation of lecturers in universities to apply CRPs in their teaching of culturally diverse university students.

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