Motivation and the Learning of Science

David Fortus

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-2150-0_426

Motivation and the Learning of Science

David Fortus

Department of Science Teaching

Weizmann Institute of Science

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Why is motivation so important? Learning is typically the result of intellectual, emotional, and physical engagement, and engagement is an outcome of motivation. Without motivation there is little engagement, and without engagement, little learning can occur. This is true in general, not only for the learning of science; one is not likely to become proficient at tennis, carpentry, or any intellectual activity unless one is motivated, for whatever the reason, to become proficient at these activities.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Science Education
Pages	665-667
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9789400721500
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2150-0_426
State	Published - 4 Jan 2015

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