1. Incorporating the self-determination theory into an undergraduate health education course
- Author
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Campbell, Laura C., Earl, Amber K., and Johns, Judith A.
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Health education -- Management -- Psychological aspects ,Self-determination theory (Psychology) -- Educational aspects ,Educational psychology -- Research ,Company business management ,Health - Abstract
The purpose of this case study was to determine if the assignments offered in a health education course fulfilled a balance of the three psychological needs of the self-determination theory. Method: Undergraduate female students were asked to identify each assignment with the corresponding psychological need. Each response was analyzed for internal consistency using a cronbach alpha. Results: The results of the psychological need inventory was found to be highly reliable (32 items, α = .996). Discussion: The results provide a high level of support of including a balance of the three psychological needs in a course., Understanding and incorporating motivational research into teacher education programs has the potential to provide essential guidance for the future generation of educators. The development and maintenance of human motivation has [...]
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- 2012