Self-determined Learning Theory - Construction, Verification, and Evaluation (Hardcover)

This volume brings together four semi-autonomous bodies of research (choice, self-determination, self-regulation, and self-management) to form a new theory of self-engaged learning entitled, Self-Determined Learning Theory. This theory explains why and how students self-engage. It identifies the factors that give students the sense of control over their learning that is needed for sustained, adaptive, and ultimately successful learning. It begins by describing the characteristics of disengaged learners, then describes and illustrates self-determined learning theory within both normal and special populations. It then examines the theory's predictive value across several special population contexts and then concludes with a critique of the theory's credibility and worth.
Divided into three sections--theory construction, theory verification, and theory evaluation--this volume is organized using the four steps of a previous book, "Learning to Theorize: A Four Step Strategy." Step 1 defines a problem of not understanding something as discrepancy between what is known and not known about a circumstance. Step 2 searches for information and explanations to change the condition of not knowing into a condition of knowing. Step 3 evaluates the credibility and worth of the explanation constructed in Step 2. Step 4 adjusts existing beliefs so they are consistent with the new theory.
Although aimed primarily at leaders in special education, it should also appeal to researchers and scholars in psychology, educational psychology, and school psychology who are interested in the applications of self-regulated learning theory--in this case to special populations.

General

Imprint:	Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	The LEA Series on Special Education and Disability
Release date:	August 2002
First published:	2002
Editors:	Deirdre K. Mithaug • Martin Agran • James E. Martin • Michael L. Wehmeyer
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	268
ISBN-13:	978-0-8058-3698-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Educational psychology Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8058-3698-5
Barcode:	9780805836981

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