Motivation: The Foundation of Successful Learning. Verschuur, M. B. NAMTA Journal, 23(1):100–109, 1998.
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Argues children's natural drive to discover is intrinsic and that adults cannot instill it from the outside. Dispels common myths about child motivation and describes the optimal conditions for self-motivated learning. Provides examples of how the Montessori-prepared environment makes the most of children's inborn curiosity, interest, and wonder. (Author)
@article{verschuur_motivation_1998,
	title = {Motivation: {The} {Foundation} of {Successful} {Learning}},
	volume = {23},
	url = {https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ561603},
	abstract = {Argues children's natural drive to discover is intrinsic and that adults cannot instill it from the outside. Dispels common myths about child motivation and describes the optimal conditions for self-motivated learning. Provides examples of how the Montessori-prepared environment makes the most of children's inborn curiosity, interest, and wonder. (Author)},
	language = {eng},
	number = {1},
	journal = {NAMTA Journal},
	author = {Verschuur, Mary B.},
	year = {1998},
	keywords = {Early Childhood Education, Montessori Method, Educational Environment, Self Concept, Student Motivation, Childhood Needs, Learning Theories, Self Motivation, Learning Motivation, Academic Aspiration, Achievement Need, Curiosity, Independent Study, Learning Strategies},
	pages = {100--109}
}

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