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The authors argue that the prospect of performance can motivate students to learn. He uses a study of the Above and Beyond program at a K-5 school, where students appeared to be more interested in their subjects and learn more effectively when given the opportunity to display or perform in front of...

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Published inPhi Delta Kappan Vol. 95; no. 1; pp. 54 - 60
Main Authors Bergin, David, Bergin, Christi Crosby, Van Dover, Teresa, Murphy, Bridget
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA Phi Delta Kappa International 01.09.2013
SAGE Publications
Phi Delta Kappa, Inc
Sage Publications, Inc
Phi Delta Kappa
Subjects
Academic motivation
Achievement Need
Analysis
Art Activities
Company business management
Education
Educational Practices
Educational Strategies
Elementary Education
Influence
Learning
Learning motivation
Learning Strategies
Management
Methods
Missouri
Motivation
Motivation in education
Motivation Techniques
Music practice
Musical performance
Parents
Practice
Program Descriptions
Quality of education
School principals
Student Motivation
Student Participation
Students
Teachers
Teaching methods
Missouri
United States
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Summary:The authors argue that the prospect of performance can motivate students to learn. He uses a study of the Above and Beyond program at a K-5 school, where students appeared to be more interested in their subjects and learn more effectively when given the opportunity to display or perform in front of an audience.
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ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/003172171309500110