Date of Award
Spring 5-12-2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
Department
Education and Human Development
First Advisor
Sue Robb
Abstract
The lingering question that I sought to answer was: in what ways can I build intrinsic motivation within my third grade students. Drawing on social constructivist theory, I examined how implementing student choice as part of a project-based learning inquiry about frogs influenced my students’ intrinsic motivation. The students were given free choice within set parameters as part of a project-based inquiry unit around frogs. I included data examples from student work and interviews to showcase my findings through the study. The significance of my study stems from a personal desire to build engagement and self-efficacy in my own classroom.
Repository Citation
Berntsen, Nicole M., "Using Choice to Promote Intrinsic Motivation within Students during their Literacy Activities" (2016). Education and Human Development Master's Theses. 650.
https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/ehd_theses/650