Abstract
This article suggests directions for future research on goal theory. It points out areas in which attention to definition of constructs and to problems in classroom implementation would strengthen the field. In addition, suggestions for use of different sampling techniques and designs and introducti
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PsychologyGoal theoryGoal orientationLearning theoryMastery learningSelf-determination theoryCognitive psychologyMathematics educationCognitive scienceSocial psychology
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- 1992
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- article
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- 84
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 272-281
- Citations
- 567
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Phyllis C. Blumenfeld
(1992).
Classroom learning and motivation: Clarifying and expanding goal theory..
Journal of Educational Psychology
, 84
(3)
, 272-281.
https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.84.3.272
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- 10.1037/0022-0663.84.3.272