Development Of Achievement Motivation

This book discusses research and theory on how motivation changes as childrenprogress through school gender differences in motivation and motivationaldifference... » 

This book discusses research and theory on how motivation changes as childrenprogress through school gender differences in motivation and motivationaldifferences as an aspect of ethnicity. Motivation is discussed within thecontext of school achievement as well as athletic and musical performance.Key Features Coverage of the major theories and constructs in the motivationfield Focus on developmental issues across the elementary and secondary schoolperiod Discussion of instructional and theoretical issues regardingmotivation Consideration of gender and ethnic differences in motivation «