Abstract: The Future of Science

Ep. 72 - Goal Orientation Theory ft. Brandon Klaitman


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Brandon Klaitman, like me, is pursuing an M.A. in Teaching and Learning (MATL) at McGill University. He is on the Social Science path while I am in the Math stream. We got together for a special episode this week to discuss Goal Orientation Theory and how it relates to student success.


Topics & Concepts
Goals
Goal Orientations
Mastery vs. Performance Goals
Approach vs. Avoidance Behavior
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
Teacher Influence
Factors of Effective Goal Setting in the Classrooms
Feedback, Framing & Acceptance
Subgoals
Work-Avoidant Learners
Mixed-Grade & Mixed-Ability Classes
Social Goals, Well-Being & Self-Esteem

/// Resources

Deemer, S. (2004). Classroom goal orientation in high school classrooms: Revealing links   between teacher beliefs and classroom environments. Educational research, 46(1), 73-90.

McCollum, D.L., & Kajs, L.T. (2007). Applying goal orientation theory in an exploration of student motivations in the domain of educational leadership. Educational Research Quarterly, 31(1), 45-59.

Stavrou, N. A. M. et al. (2015). Flow theory – goal orientation theory: positive experience is related to athlete’s goal orientation. Frontiers in Psychology, 6(1), 1499. https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01499. 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01499

Woolfolk, A., Perry, N. E., & Winne, P. H. (2020). Educational psychology, 7th Canadian Edition. Pearson.

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