According to cognitive evaluation theory, which of the following classroom events is most likely to increase students' intrinsic motivation to learn?
a. Mrs. Hebert tells students they will receive demerits for talking during guided reading time.
b. Mr. Pace gives students one more day to work on their reports and warns them they will be penalized for late work.
c. Ms. Carlson writes on the board the due date for science projects and suggests that students transfer the information to their notebooks.
d. Mr. Dixon informs students of the new guidelines for the essay and makes sure all students copy the guidelines into their notebooks.
Question 2
Miguel moved to a new school around Thanksgiving. In his third grade class he is shy and has not made any friends by Valentine's Day.What unmet need is likely interfering with his learning?
a. Autonomy
b. Relatedness
c. Competence
d. Safety