WK 10 Motivation = self efficacy Flashcards
1
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Motivation and human agency
A
capacity to coordinate learning skills, motivation and emotions to reach goals
2
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What is self efficacy?
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- Sense of competence towards a particular task
- Context specific
3
Q
What is social cogntive theory?
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- Learning by observing the actions of others
- Bandura
- Understanding behaviour in a social context
- Reinforcements/punishments
- Observational learning and self-efficacy
4
Q
Why is self efficacy important?
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Increased Effort, motivation and performance in difficult tasks
5
Q
Strategies to enhance self-efficacy:
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- Master basic skills
- Noticeable progress and give feedback
- Optimise cognitive abilities
6
Q
Self efficacy and school performance
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- Relationship
- High teacher efficacy -> high student achievement
- Optimistic, persistent, set higher goals, work harder
