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PROJECT TOPIC:  INFLUENCE OF ACADEMIC MOTIVATION ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY
Department:  Education
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PAGES:  88
 
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CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Regardless of the type of motivation a student possesses, researchers believe a high level of motivation is key to academic success (CEP, 2012). Not only has a high level of motivation been linked to better academic performance, it has also been linked to better conceptual understanding, higher self-esteem, increased satisfaction with school, increased graduation rates and better social adjustment (CEP, 2012). Bandura (1977) also asserted that when students have self-efficacy skills they develop a stronger sense of commitment toward their interests and activities and recover faster from setbacks. Motivated students are resilient and because of their belief that they can achieve, if they fail initially they do not give up as easily as unmotivated students (Bandura, 1977). If students are unmotivated, it is extremely difficult to improve their academic performance in school (CEP, 2012) because motivation affects how students relate to their teachers, how much time they devote to studying, and how they go about seeking help when they are having difficulties with an assignment. Because student academic motivation leads to increased academic outcomes, it is extremely important for schools and school districts to understand their role in helping to motivate students.

 

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