General Overview of Assignment: You will conduct a 1-hour semi-structured interview with the goal to analyze an individual’s motivation using two motivational theories that we have discussed in class this semester. Specifically, you will be asked to collect information on the individual’s engagement and persistence with academic activities, use of self-regulatory & learning strategies, academic goals, & academic performance. You will then create a narrative analysis explaining the CORE premise of each of the chosen motivational theories and you will analyze the person’s behavior using each theory. For example, was the pattern of this person's behavior, cognition, and affect consistent with the predictions from the theory? Which theory was the most effective in explaining this person's pattern of behavior, cognition, and affect?
Case Study Project: 175 Points General Overview of Assignment: You will conduct a 1-hour semi-structured interview with the goal to analyze an individual’s motivation using two motivational theories that we have discussed in class this semester. Specifically, you will be asked to collect information on the individual’s engagement and persistence with academic activities, use of self-regulatory & learning strategies, academic goals, & academic performance. You will then create a narrative analysis explaining the CORE premise of each of the chosen motivational theories and you will analyze the person’s behavior using each theory. For example, was the pattern of this person's behavior, cognition, and affect consistent with the predictions from the theory? Which theory was the most effective in explaining this person's pattern of behavior, cognition, and affect? Guidelines: When selecting a person to interview: · Choose an individual that you will be able to access easily and is willing to share information about their educational experiences. · Because the course is focused on child/adolescent development and learning, the interviewee should be in K-12 system. · If possible, try to choose a person who is typically developing for ease of interpretation. What to bring with you to the interview: Prepare some questions to assess your person’s learning and motivation. Be sure to document their responses to the interview questions. What Your Narrative Analysis Will Include. · A list of questions. Additionally, provide some sort of justifications for using those questions or scales. In other words, explain why you asked the interviewee the questions. What information were you hoping to gain by asking the questions. Provide separately 50 points. · An analysis (maximum 3000 words). In the analysis, please describe the CORE premise of each theory. Then, provide basic information about the interview process (i.e., setting of the interview, length, characteristics of the interviewee). Finally, analyze the person’s motivation and academic behavior using each of the theories. Specifically, your narrative should mention if the person’s behavior, cognition, and affect consistent were consistent with the predictions of the theory and identify which theory was most effective in explaining the person’s pattern of behavior, cognition, and affect? · A list of References (in APA style) Rubric Novice Intermediate Proficient Distinguished Explanation of Motivation Theory #1 Incomplete or missing overview of theory. Alternatively, the provided answer contains major factual and conceptual inaccurateness. (0 – 20 points) The main points of the theory are addressed. However, the answer fails to describe the main points of the theory in detail. Alternatively, the provided answer is inaccurate (numerous factual and conceptual errors detract from the result) (21 - 23 points) The main points of the theory are addressed – but the response is lacking full detail. Alternatively, the answer may contain minor inaccuracies that do not affect the quality of response). (24 - 26 points) Full detail in the theory. All facts and concepts are explained correctly. (27 - 30 Points) Explanation of Motivation Theory #2 Incomplete or missing overview of theory. Alternatively, the provided answer contains major factual and conceptual inaccurateness. (0 – 20 points) The main points of the theory are addressed. However, the answer fails to describe the main points of the theory in detail. Alternatively, the provided answer is inaccurate (numerous factual and conceptual errors detract from the result) (21 - 23 points) The main points of the theory are addressed – but the response is lacking full detail. Alternatively, the answer may contain minor inaccuracies that do not affect the quality of response). (24 - 26 points) Full detail in the theory. All facts and concepts are explained correctly. (27 - 30 Points) Rubric Novice Intermediate Proficient Distinguished Survey Questions & Data are Provided The interviews questions are not provided. Alternatively, the interview questions do not align with chosen theory. (0 points) All interview questions and responses are provided. The majority of interview questions clearly align with chosen theories. (5 Points) All interview questions and responses are provided. The interview questions clearly align with chosen theories. (10 Points) Analysis Incomplete or missing analysis. Alternatively, the provided answer contains major factual and conceptual inaccurateness. (0 – 52 points) The answer identifies the links between the chosen theories and the learner’s behaviors. However, the answer fails to describe the mechanisms in sufficient detail. Alternatively, the provided answer is inaccurate (numerous factual and conceptual errors detract from the result). (28 - 31 Points) The answer provides a clear and accurate description explanation of the learners’ behavior using each of the chosen theories - but the response is lacking full detail. Alternatively, the answer may contain minor inaccuracies that do not affect the quality of response. (32 - 35 Points) The answer provides a clear and accurate explanation of the learners’ behavior using each of the chosen theories. All facts and concepts are explained correctly. (36 - 40 Points) Mechanics The answer contains severe errors in spelling, grammar, syntax and/or punctuation. The errors are numerous, and they cause the reader to struggle to discern the writer's meaning. Major errors in APA format (0 – 9 Points) The answer shows a pattern of errors in spelling, grammar, syntax and/or punctuation. The existing errors do impair communication. However, with a little extra effort on the reader’s part, it is still possible to discern most, if not all, of what the writer is trying to communicate. Major errors in APA format (10 – 11 points) The answer shows a pattern of errors in spelling, grammar, syntax and/or punctuation. The existing errors do impair communication. However, with a little extra effort on the reader's part, it is still possible to discern most, if not all, of what the writer is trying to communicate. Some minor error in APA format (12 - 13 points) The answer contains a few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, but the errors do not impede the follow of communication. APA format is correct (14 - 15 points)