Motivation for Achievement: Possibilities for Teaching and Learning

Part I Setting the Stage for Motivational Possibilities: Motivation - Problems, Possibilities, and Perspectives. Part II Social Cognitive Processes That Influence Motivation: Attributional Beliefs and Motivation Concepts of Ability and Motivation Goals and Goal Setting Developing Student Self-Regulatory Capabilities. Part III The Classroom Climate for Optional Engagement and Motivation: Teacher Motivation - Expectations and Efficacy Promoting Optimal Motivation and Engagement - The Social Context Tasks, Recognition, and Evaluation For Optimal Engagement Implementing Motivation Strategies in the Classroom.