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Approx. 8 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • state the key motivational concepts and the behaviorist approach to motivation.  

  • explain how the motivation to learn is enhanced when the basic needs are fulfilled.

  • explain how our mindsets and attributions influence our motivation.  

  • relate the above concepts to self-regulated learning.  

Skills you will gain

  • Motivation
  • Education
  • Learning Styles
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Positive Education
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level
Approx. 8 hours to complete
English

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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
2 hours to complete

Session 1 - Understanding what motivates behavior: Do punishments and rewards work?

2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 7 min), 13 readings, 3 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
2 hours to complete

Session 2 - Looking into the Needs of Learners: Needs-Based Theories of Motivation

2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 4 min), 11 readings, 1 quiz
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Session 3 - Mindsets and Causal Attributions for Success and Failure

2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 13 readings, 2 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
2 hours to complete

Session 4 - The Self-Regulated Learner

2 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 6 min), 12 readings, 1 quiz

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