Enhancing adolescents' motivation for science: research-based strategies for teaching male and female students

Lists of Figures and Tables

Foreword / Shawn M. Glynn

Series Preface to Classroom Insights / Debra K. Meyer / Lynley H. Anderman

Preface

Enhancing Motivational Knowledge and Practices

Overview of Chapters

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

1. Introduction: Motivation to Learn Science

The SciMo Project

How Time Was Used in Classrooms

The Student Perspective on High School Science Classes

Gender Differences in Student Motivation and Perspective

The Experience of Boys and Girls in Science

Gender and Teacher-Student Interaction

The Importance of Promoting Gender Equity in Science

What Resources Can Science Teachers Use to Get More Background Information?

2. Value

What Does It Mean to Value Science?

Why Is Valuing Science Important?

What Have Researchers Discovered about Valuing Science in Classrooms?

How Can Teachers Foster Value?

What Resources Can Science Teachers Use to Promote Value?

3. Affiliation

What Do Classroom Social Relationships Include in High School?

Why Are Classroom Social Relationships Important?

What Have Researchers Discovered about Classroom Relationships in Science?

How Can Teachers Build Positive Relationships with and Among Their Students?

What Resources Can Science Teachers Use to Understand and Build Positive Relationships?

4. Autonomy

What Is Autonomy?

Why Is Autonomy Important?

What Have Researchers Discovered about Autonomy in Science Classrooms?

How Can Teachers Foster Autonomy?

What Resources Are Available to Science Teachers for Promoting Student Autonomy?

5. Confidence

What Does It Mean to Have Confidence in Scientific Abilities?

Why Is Confidence Important?

What Have Researchers Discovered about Confidence?

How Can Teachers Build Student Confidence?

What Resources Can Science Teachers Use to Promote Confidence?

6. Success

What Is the Motivational Concept of Success?

Why Is Success an Important Motivational Concept?

What Have Researchers Discovered about Success in Science Classrooms?

How Can Teachers Promote Student Success and Encourage Motivating Attributions?

What Resources Can Science Teachers Use to Promote Success?

7. Goal Orientation

What Is Goal Orientation?

Why Is Goal Orientation Important?

What Have Researchers Discovered about Goals in Science Classrooms?

How Can Teachers Influence Students' Goal Orientation?

What Resources Can Science Teachers Use to Foster Adaptive Goal Orientations?

8. Ability Beliefs

What Are Ability Beliefs?

Why Are Ability Beliefs Important?

What Have Researchers Discovered about Ability Beliefs in Science Classrooms?

How Can Teachers Foster Ability Beliefs Conducive to Success in Science?

What Resources Can Science Teachers Use to Understand and Promote Growth Mindset and Reduce Stereotype Threat?

9. Challenge

What Is Challenge?

Why Is Challenge Important?

What Have Researchers Discovered about Challenge in Science Classrooms?

How Can Teachers Provide Appropriate Challenges for Their Students?

What Resources Can Science Teachers Use to Promote Positive Challenge?

10. Emotion

What Emotions Are likely to Impact Motivation in Science?

Why Are Student Emotions Important for High School Science Teachers to Consider?

What Have Researchers Discovered about Student Emotion in Science Class?

How Can Teachers Enhance Enjoyment and Teach Coping Skills?

What Resources Can Science Teachers Use to Promote Enjoyment and Decrease Anxiety?

Appendix: Methodology of the SciMo Study

References

Index