Psychology of education motivation:

EXAM

SPECIMEN

5) What social aspects are relevant to motivation and cognition for learning, and how do
they exert their influence? Use examples to explain their influence. 

6) Explain the relationships between goal orientation, self-efficacy and self-determination

theories. 

2016

Discuss the role of beliefs about ability in motivating students to learn, with reference to two of the
following psychological theories: self-determination theory, social cognitive theory or value-
expectancy theory.

Discuss the teacher’s role in helping students’ mental development, with reference to motivation and
cognitive theories.

Specimen 2016

Critically discuss the educational importance of motivation with reference to TWO of the following
psychological theories: attribution theory; goal orientation theory; self determination theory.

Explain the relevance of sociocultural mediators for at least TWO of the following: learning; cognitive
development; the development of motivational beliefs. Refer to at least three types of mediators in
your explanation and provide supporting research evidence.

SUPERVISION
i.  How does social context influence motivation and higher order cognition for learning? Consider
cultural practices (and associated tools) as well as communicative social interaction patterns in
your answer. 

ii.  Critically evaluate the importance of what is understood as 'good performance' in a

classroom for facilitating student motivation. Include in your answer aspects of epistemic beliefs,
goal orientations and self-determination theories.

Attributions and self-efficacy