Motivation and Classroom Learning
from the vantage point of the person-as-rational-thinker metaphor. Cognitive motivation theories share strong ties with cognitive learning theories. We will examine two cognitive motivation theories, attribution theory and self-efficacy theory. Both emphasize that learners need to know, understand, and appreciate
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