Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

Adaptive attributions and control beliefs motivate students. The basic construct refers to beliefs about the causes of success and failure and how much perceived control one has to bring about outcomes or to control one’s behavior.” (p. It needs to be challenging but something that can be accomplished.

Motivation 111

Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

Adaptive attributions and control beliefs motivate students. The basic construct refers to beliefs about the causes of success and failure and how much perceived control one has to bring about outcomes or to control one’s behavior.” (p. It needs to be challenging but something that can be accomplished.

Motivation 105

Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. For example, during group problem-solving, ask students to identify and reflect on common mistakes, transforming failure into an opportunity for growth (Dweck, 2006). Penalizing mistakes undermines trust and discourages effort.

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. For example, during group problem-solving, ask students to identify and reflect on common mistakes, transforming failure into an opportunity for growth (Dweck, 2006). Penalizing mistakes undermines trust and discourages effort.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98