Information Package / Course Catalogue
Motıvatıon In Educatıon
Course Code: İFB540
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to learn motivation theories and apply them in educational settings.

Course Content

Motivation theories, examination and evaluation of research on motivation, applications of motivation theories in education

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Hediye CAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows motivation theories.
2.Evaluates the research on motivation.
3.Applies the theories about motivation in educational settings.
4.Understands the importance of motivation in educational environments.
5.Suggests research on motivation in educational settings.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Pintrich, P. R., & Schunk, D. H. (2002). Motivation in education: Theory, research, and applications. Columbus, OH: Merrill.
2.Woolfolk, A. (2004). Educational psychology (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction/Overview
Week 2 - Theoretical
Expectancy-Value Models of Motivation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Attribution Theory
Week 4 - Theoretical
Social Cognitive Theory
Week 5 - Theoretical
Social Cognitive Theory
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Role of Goals and Goal Orientation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Intrinsic Motivation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Intrinsic Motivation (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Role of Interest and Affect in Achievement Motivation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Teacher and Classroom Influences
Week 11 - Theoretical
The Role of Schools in Motivation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Socio-Cultural Influences
Week 13 - Theoretical
Self-Regulation and Motivation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment510050
Individual Work59045
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination120323
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026