The Motivation for Learning and Teaching

Contents: Preface. 1. The future and its discontents. 2. Motives as emotions. 3. Motives as thoughts. 4. Self-worth and the fear of failure. 5. The competitive learning game. 6. Motivational equity and the will to learn. 7. Strategic thinking and the will to learn. 8. An immodest proposal. 9. Obstacles to change: the myths of competition. Index.

"The motivation for learning and teaching is the main factor to decide the progress of learning and teaching. It has even been said that knowledge is that which not only informs but inspires also. It is, therefore, highly important that the factor of motivation in teaching and learning becomes very vital. The good teacher with the help of previous knowledge of the children tries to motivate the learners for acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Many psychologists have experimented with many exercises for motivation of the learners. Basically motivation is a psychological factor but it is related with the physique, the mental make up and the cultural background of the learner and the teacher. The teachers coming from various cultural backgrounds make difference in the classroom while teaching. All these factors have been considered into this book." (jacket)