Open AccessA Theory‐Based Integrative Model for Learning and Motivation in Higher Education
Author(s) -
Levesque Chantal S.,
Sell G. Roger,
Zimmerman James A.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-4822.2006.tb00452.x
Subject(s) - psychology , higher education , mathematics education , goal theory , motivation theory , knowledge management , learning theory , pedagogy , computer science , social psychology , political science , law
The shared mission of higher education institutions is to develop educated persons who are able to make connections and build on knowledge acquired across disciplines and fields and through various life experiences. This chapter offers a theory‐based model that can be used by researchers and practitioners to enhance academic learning and motivation. Educators can create learning environments that move students from external regulation to self‐determined forms of motivation. This model is used to describe conditions that enhance/restrict learning. It also has the potential to be used to interpret research on teaching and learning in higher education.