Achievement Goal Theory
Introduction
Achievement Goal Theory can be described in terms of the different motivational patterns that a student may take on in the classroom in various situations. It comes with the understanding that students set goals for themselves, consciously, that are influenced by internal and external forces. These goals that are set then influences how they approach learning, what they define as success or achievement, and their overall classroom experience. The three main motivational patterns are Learning Mastery, Performance Approach, and Performance Avoid which you can learn more about below and by clicking the hyperlinks attached.
Students with learning mastery goals tend to focus on themselves and their own academic success. Their main goal is to learn the material and continue to improve their academic skills.
Students with performance approach goals focus on other students and compare their academic success. Their main goal is to be the best in comparison to others.
Students with performance avoid goals also tend to focus on their academic success in comparison to their peers. Their main goal is too avoid looking like they don't know what they are doing. They don't like others see them fail.
