Motivation and Mildly Handicapped Learners.

Mehring, Teresa A.; Colson, Steven E.

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ERIC Number: EJ407021

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Motivation and Mildly Handicapped Learners.

Mehring, Teresa A.; Colson, Steven E.

Focus on Exceptional Children, v22 n5 p1-14 Jan 1990

This paper discusses theories and techniques of motivation in the context of special education. Cognitive, need/drive and instinct theories are discussed, as are contributing factors such as self-concept and anxiety. Classroom techniques such as peer tutoring and intrinsic vs. extrinsic reinforcement are considered in terms of these theories. (PB)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Models, Motivation, Motivation Techniques, Reinforcement, Self Concept, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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