Types of Teacher Motivation and Why They Matter

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Published On Apr 9, 2024

Written By
Dr. Ashley Brandon
Assistant Director for the Canyon Center for Character Education, College of Education

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3 Arthur, J., Kristjánsson, K., Cooke, S., Brown, E., and Carr, D. (2015). The good teacher: Understanding virtues in practice: Research report. The Jubilee Centre for Character & Virtues. Retrieved on Dec. 12, 2023.

4 Deci, E. L. and Ryan, R. M. (2008 August). Self-determination theory: A macrotheory of human motivation, development and health. Research Gate. Retrieved on Dec. 16, 2023.

Approved by the assistant director of the Canyon Center for Character Education on March 8, 2024.

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