As Ron Hanson and his class are discussing a topic, Ron routinely asks, Now, why do you suppose we want to study this topic? Why do you think it's important? The variable in the Model for Promoting Student Motivation that is best demonstrated by Ron's questions is:
a. teacher expectations.
b. personalization.
c. task comprehension.
d. challenge.
Question 2
When students understand what they're supposed to be learning and why they're supposed to learn it, their perceptions of control increase. The value of these increased perceptions is best explained by:
a. expectancy x value theory.
b. self-worth theory.
c. self-determination theory.
d. self-efficacy theory.