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Direct linkBraten, Ivar; Stromso, Helge I. – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 2004
We examined the relative contribution of epistemological beliefs and implicit theories of intelligence to the adoption of mastery, performance-approach, and performance-avoidance goals, respectively, in a sample of 80 Norwegian student teachers in an innovative, cooperative instructional context with little emphasis on grades and performance…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Intelligence, Academic Achievement, Student Teachers
Dupeyrat, Caroline; Marine, Claudette – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 2005
This study tested and extended Dweck's social-cognitive theory of motivation with adults who deliberately chose to face the challenge of returning to school. We examined the relationships among beliefs (implicit theories) on the nature of intelligence, goal orientation, cognitive engagement in learning, and achievement using path analyses.…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Academic Achievement, Intelligence, Adult Students
