GYANODAYA - The Journal of Progressive Education
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1

Using motivational theories: Helping a child learn history in class V

  • Author:
  • Punam Medh
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 44 to 50

Research Scholar Instructional Designer, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Online published on 18 July, 2020.

Abstract

Incorporating motivation techniques in the teaching-learning process helps direct and maintain a child's attention toward the learning. When we speak of children who show symptoms of attention deficit and dyslexia, motivational techniques assume a greater role. This paper is a case study of hos Weiner's Attribution theory and Bandura's Social Cognitive theory were used to help a child with ADHD and borderline dyslexia learn History.

Keywords

Motivation, Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, ADHD, Learning Disability, Dyslexia, History lessons