Motivation to Learn in College Science

by: Shawn M. Glynn and Thomas R. Koballa, Jr.

All college science teachers share the important goal of motivating college students to learn science. In this chapter, the authors discuss motivational theory and research in college teaching and draw implications for effective practices. They also present a new questionnaire designed specifically to help college science teachers assess their students’ motivation to learn science.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 1/1/2006Stock # PB205X_3

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