Motivating students to learn [electronic resource] / Kathryn R. Wentzel & Jere E. Brophy.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction to student motivation -- 2. Classroom goals : what is it that I want to do? -- 3. Extrinsic goals and incentives : what am I supposed to do? -- 4. Intrinsic motivation and values : is this important and enjoyable to do? -- 5. Supporting intrinsic motivation and values by making learning attractive -- 6. Socializing uninterested or alienated students -- 7. Beliefs about ability, causality, and control : Can I do it? What causes success and failure? -- 8. Rebuilding discouraged students' confidence and willingness to learn -- 9. Relationships and classroom community : does anybody care? -- 10. Stimulating students' motivation to learn -- 11. Adapting to differences in students' motivational patterns -- 12. Looking back and ahead : integrating motivational goals into your planning and teaching.