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Horverak, May Olaug; Langeland, Gerd Martina; Diary, Kedir – IAFOR Journal of Education, 2020
This is an action research study investigating how one can work systematically in adult learning centres to support adult immigrant learners to increase their intrinsic motivation and develop strategies to take responsibility for their own development and learning. We have applied what we call a five-step motivation method, where the adult…
Descriptors: Student Empowerment, Adult Students, Immigrants, Student Motivation
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Waaler, Rune; Halvari, Halgeir; Skjesol, Knut; Bagoien, Tor Egil – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2013
The authors tested a self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 2000) process model of subjective wellbeing among students at Norwegian Folk High Schools. In this model the authors hypothesized that students' intrinsic goal progress expectancy in the chosen study activity and perceived autonomy support from teachers would be positively associated…
Descriptors: Personal Autonomy, Self Determination, Well Being, Goal Orientation