Workshop Self-determination theory, an approach to enhancing students´ motivation and wellness
Channel: Centro para la Excelencia en el Aprendizaje
Date: 2016-04-06

Orientado por: Christopher Niemiec 

Senior Lecturer and Research Associate in Psychology at the Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology of the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY.

The issue of optimal strategies for enhancing students' motivation is of interest to most, if not all, educators. An emphasis on grades and other incentives is pervasive in many educational settings, and the effect of such inducements on students' motivation has been debated for nearly 40 years. According to self-determination theory, teachers' provision of support for the autonomy, competence, and relatedness of their students is associated with positive outcomes in educational contexts. In this lecture, Christopher P. Niemiec, Ph.D. of the University of Rochester will present an application of self-determination theory to educational practice. Topics that will be discussed include intrinsic motivation, internalization of extrinsic motivation, and how teachers can create classroom climates that are supportive of their students' basic psychological needs. As well, Professor Niemiec will present findings from on-going cross-national research on students' perceptions of their most motivating and demotivating teachers. All are welcome!