Can current theories of motivation inform practice in educational contexts?
Seminar series sponsored by the British Psychological Society
Seminar 1 - Richard Remedios, Ros McLellan and Andy Elliot
The purpose of the day is for participants to engage with the question Can current theories of motivation inform practice in educational contexts?
The emphasis will be on discussion so even the keynote will leave plenty of room for questions.
Seminar papers
The paper attached here has been written by Ros McClellan and Richard Remedios. It is intended to provide useful background for the seminar discussions to take place in Cambridge. A copy of this has already been emailed direct to registered participants. Please feel free to download a copy if you are not registered to attend the seminar.
Goal theory and self-determination theory: Theory and current debates
Timetable for the day
10.30 - 11.00 |
Arrival, registration and Tea/Coffee |
11.00 – 12.30 |
Keynote by Professor Andy Elliott, University of Rochester, NY, USA. |
12.30 – 1pm |
Buffet lunch |
1pm – 2.30 |
Discussion groups: Here we will split the conference down into smaller groups and each group can choose to discuss issues relating to the target papers; the keynote talk and/or issues related to the relationship between theory and practice. Groups will be kept small and the organisers will chair the groups. |
2.30 – 3.30 |
Plenary: The groups will report back and key issues will be discussed during the plenary session. |
How to Find Us
Details of how to find the Cambridge venue can be found by using the following link http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/about/reachus/
Registration for Cambridge Seminar
E-mail Ros McLellan
Homerto College
Faculty of Education
University of Cambridge
184 Hills Road
Cambridge CB2 8PQ
UK
Tel: 01223 767663
