Characteristics of Children's Achievement FCS 3109 PDF

Characteristics of Children's Achievement FCS 3109 Rhonda Russell  Motivation Extrinsic Motivation: Defined by external rewards/punishments. – Examples: working for grades, praise, avoiding reprimands. Effective for compliance but may not sustain long-term eng...

Characteristics of Children's Achievement FCS 3109 Rhonda Russell  Motivation Extrinsic Motivation: Defined by external rewards/punishments. – Examples: working for grades, praise, avoiding reprimands. Effective for compliance but may not sustain long-term engagement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rErQ9BPc eDU  Motivation Intrinsic Motivation: Driven by internal factors such as curiosity, challenge, self- determination. – Examples: reading for pleasure, solving puzzles for satisfaction. Leads to deeper learning and long- term engagement. Choice and responsibility increase intrinsic interest.  Role of Choice and Personal Responsibility Role of Choice: Allowing autonomy fosters ownership and control. Example: letting students choose their project topics. Personal Responsibility: Encouraging responsibility enhances engagement. Example: goal-setting activities where students track their progress.  Mastery Motivation Mastery Motivation: Focused on learning and mastery rather than outcomes. Task-oriented: values the process of learning. Performance-oriented: focuses on winning or outperforming others. Helpless Orientation: views challenges as a result of inability.  Mindset (Dweck's Theory) Fixed Mindset: Belief that abilities are static. Avoids challenges and sees effort as fruitless. – Example: 'I'm just bad at math.' Growth Mindset: Belief that abilities can be developed. Embraces challenges and learns from mistakes. – Example: 'I can improve with practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxa2r8kpWcg This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC  The Effect of Praise on Mindset This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTXrV0_3UjY&t=89s  Self-Efficacy Self-Efficacy: Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific tasks. Higher self-efficacy leads to greater effort and persistence. Influenced by mastery experiences, observing others, and encouragement. – Example: a student with high self-efficacy in math is more likely to persevere.  Factors Influencing Self- Efficacy Factors Influencing Self-Efficacy: Mastery Experiences: Success boosts belief in abilities. Vicarious Experiences: Observing peers can enhance self-belief. Verbal Encouragement: Positive feedback builds confidence. Emotional States: Positive emotions strengthen self-efficacy.  Summary Key Concepts: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Mastery Motivation and Mindset Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Importance of Self-Efficacy Understanding these concepts helps in fostering a positive learning environment for children.