Goal Theory in Learning

Goal Theory

          Label used in educational psychology to discuss research into motivation to learn. Key factors influencing the level of a student’s intrinsic motivation.

Learning Goal

          Desire to acquire additional knowledge or master new skills.

Self-Determined Goals

          When objectives are relevant to the life of students, then turn out to be more motivated to learn.

Goal Setting

          Involves SMART objectives.

                                      Elements Of Goal Setting

1. Goal acceptance

2. Specificity

3. Challenge

4. Performance monitoring

5. Performance feedback

Self- Regulation

          Coordinating cognition and motivation in learning.

          Refers to person’s ability to master himself.

                   PROCESS INVOLVING SELF-REGULATION

·         GOAL SETTING- self-regulated learners know what they want to accomplish when they read or study.

·         PLANNING- self-regulated learners determine ahead of time how best to use the time they have available in learning.

·         ATTENTION CONTROL- self-regulated learners try to focus their attention on the subject matter at hand and clear their minds potentially destructing thoughts and emotion.

·         APPLICATION OF LEARNING STRATEGIES- self-regulated learners choose different learning strategies depending on the specific goal they hope to accomplish.

·         SELF-MONITORING- self-regulated learners continually monitor their progress toward their goals and they change their strategies or modify their goals if necessary.

·         SELF-EVALUATION- self-regulated learners determine whether what they have learned or sufficient for the goals they have set.

     

     Reflection: 

                   This focus on how people prepared themselves to achieve their goals and plan to be successfull in the future.

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