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Goal theory is an overall approach to motivation that

emphasizes the need to establish goals as intrinsic
motivation.

Goal theory states that several conditions are particularly

important in successful achievement. These include goal
acceptance and commitment, goal specificity, goal
difficulty, and feedback.
 TWO GOAL ORIENTATION

Goal Orientation refers to the reasons why a student chooses to

engage in a task.

Mastery Orientation: Performance Orientation:

• Developing competence • Demonstrating competence
ex. A student tells you that she likes ex. A student wants to show how much
science and that’s why she works hard. more he knows than the rest of his class.

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 Generally goals are categorized as one of the following:

1. Mastery Approach: focus on learning as much as possible and

overcoming challenges.
Ex. A student says that she likes science and that is why she puts a lot of effort into it.
2. Mastery Avoidance: focus working to avoid a lack of mastery or to
avoid failure.
Ex. A student tells you that she is worried that she will not be able to learn everything that
she wants to in class.

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 Generally goals are categorized as one of the following:

1. Performance Approach: Focus on demonstrating their ability to

provide their ability relative to others.
Ex. A student answers questions to show the class how much he knows about the subject.

2. Performance Avoidance: Focus on avoiding demonstrating their ability

in fear of their competence relative to others.
Ex. A student never answers questions because he is afraid to look incompetent to his class.

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 How is Goal Theory applied in practical
settings?

• Include learners in goal setting

• Set specific goals
• Set individual goals
• Provide ongoing feedback 
• Have learners be active in setting goals and the review
process
• Ensure that goals are focused on areas that are important to
current and future goals
• Align reward systems with desirable results

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