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Bombaerts, Gunter; Spahn, Andreas – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2021
A course on ethics and history of technology, taught to 1886 first-year engineering students of 14 engineering departments was redesigned using Self-Determination Theory (SDT) by adapting many course elements at the same time. We applied the situational level of Vallerand's hierarchical model, analysing how the elements of this ethics and history…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Educational Theories, Curriculum Development, Ethics
ALSCHULER, ALFRED S. – 1967
THE GOALS OF THIS PROJECT ARE--(1) THE IDENTIFICATION OF KEY VARIABLES IN AROUSING MOTIVATION, AND (2) THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULA WHICH INCREASE ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION. THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEED ACHIEVEMENT (N=ACH) THEORY AND RESEARCH IN THIS AREA ARE DISCUSSED. METHODS OF MEASURING MOTIVATION ARE DESCRIBED. PROPOSITIONS BASIC TO THE STUDY…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Warren, Jonathan R. – Educ Rec, 1970
Author recommends a different academic program for today's new" students from the lower classes, which may also benefit the old" upper-and middle class students. (IR)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Career Guidance, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development
Henak, Richard M. – 1980
This handbook is designed to help educators improve the effectiveness of daily lessons. The need for flexibility and the ability to develop meaningful variety are emphasized. Suggestions and guidelines are provided for writing objectives, planning lessons, and selecting instructional methods. Three major categories of teaching/learning…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Course Objectives, Course Organization