Part 2: Learning Styles Some students see intelligence as something that can grow as one learns – they tend to develop a mastery orientation of motivation by a desire to learn and improve. Other students see intelligence as fixed – they tend to develop a performance orientation of motivation by a desire to perform well. Review the text’s discussion of the different ways in which students respond to the challenges of schooling (see pages 447-448). Reflect on your own learning experiences...
Question 1: Identify whether you have adopted a mastery or performance orientation of motivation. Explain and give at least one example from your own learning experiences that led you to draw this conclusion.
Question 2: Think back to the “What Makes Us Tick” assignment. Identify whether your informant has adopted a mastery or performance orientation. Explain and give at least one example from your interview that led you to draw this conclusion.