What’s the Point?: An Exploration of Students’ Motivation to Learn in a First-Year Seminar

Authors

Jody E. Jessup-Anger, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

2011

Publisher

Penn State University Press

Source Publication

The Journal of General Education

Source ISSN

0021-3667

Abstract

This qualitative case study explores how undergraduate students and their instructor made meaning of students’ motivation to learn in a one-credit, pass/fail first-year seminar. The findings point to the importance of addressing structural motivational barriers and ensuring that instructors possess the instructional, motivational, and developmental strategies necessary to foster motivation.

Comments

Accepted version. The Journal of General Education, Vol. 60, No. 2 (2011): 101-116. DOI. © 2011 The Pennsylvania State University. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Jessup-Anger, Jody E., "What’s the Point?: An Exploration of Students’ Motivation to Learn in a First-Year Seminar" (2011). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 516.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/516