Three of the following statements are accurate descriptions of the effect interest has on learning and performance. Which one is not accurate?
a. Interest promotes meaningful learning of information.
b. Interest increases the probability of conceptual change.
c. Interest promotes performance goals more than mastery goals.
d. Interest increases the likelihood that students will apply what they learn.
Question 2
When teachers provide instructional activities that are authentic and meaningful for the students, they are most clearly helping to foster:
a. a longstanding personal interest in learning.
b. the need for love and belongingness.
c. a sense of autonomy.
d. the idea that completing the task has value.