Essays about: "motivational theories"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 88 essays containing the words motivational theories.

1. 1. Willingness to Communicate and the Ideal L2 Self Inside and Outside the EFL Classroom. A Literature Review

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

   Author : Ida Granlund; Alice Lyttkens; [2023-11-14]
   Keywords : Willingness to Communicate; L2MSS; Ideal L2 self; Extramural English; integrativeness; EFL; L2 Learning Experience; Target Language;

   Abstract : This literature review investigates why EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students are reluctant to speak the target language in the classroom. As this is a complex question with complex answers, this review focuses on how the L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS), specifically the ideal L2 self, affects willingness to communicate (WTC). READ MORE

3. 2. Confident in my class: A secondary data study of maths motivation and students’ sociodemographic factors in grade three and four in Sweden.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Karin Johansson; [2023-10-31]
   Keywords : gender; ethnicity; SES; Mathematics Achievement; Maths Motivation;

   Abstract : Aim: This thesis aims to point to how motivation as well as achievement in maths and students’ sociodemographic factors can correlate for grade three and four in Swedish schools. Theory: The two theories used in the thesis are Expectancy-value Theory by Eccles and Cultural Capital by Bourdieu. READ MORE

4. 3. Impact of gamification on employee motivation in situations of change in medium-size organisations in the United Kingdom.

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Apostolos Savvas; [2023]
   Keywords : Gamification; Change Management; Employee Engagement; Motivation; Game Design Patterns;

   Abstract : This thesis tries to provide a comparative study and complimentary data analysis into the effectiveness of game design patterns such as LEGO Serious Play, Leaderboards and Collective voting in terms of the impact that gamification has in change management framework. The study is looking at how gamification impacts employees from a motivational and engagement, in change management tasks, perspective. READ MORE

5. 4. Frontal Alpha Asymmetry and Behavioral Inhibition and Activation Systems

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Victoria Saldjoughi Tivander; [2023]
   Keywords : frontal alpha asymmetry; EEG; resting-state; BIS BAS; test-retest reliability;

   Abstract : Extensive research has been conducted on the relationship between brain activity and personality traits, and several theories propose a lateralization of specific personality qualities. A prominent model suggests frontal lateralization of motivational direction, specifically, the behavioral inhibition and activation systems (BIS/BAS), with greater right frontal activity linked to behavioral inhibition and greater left frontal activity linked to behavioral activation. READ MORE

6. 5. Navigating the New Normal: Supporting Motivation in the Remote Workplace : From a Self determination Theory

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Martina Lindberg; Mathilda Steinmann; [2023]
   Keywords : Remote Work; Management Support; Informational Support; Material Support; Emotional Support; Motivation; Self-determination Theory; Autonomy; Competence; Relatedness.;

   Abstract : Work motivation has been a topic of significance for a very long time, however, since there has been a recent shift towards remote work, traditional motivational theories might need to be reconsidered and applied to the new way of working. The self-determination theory (SDT) is one of many motivational theories, which says that once the three basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are reached, individuals will experience high amounts of motivation. READ MORE