Student motivation in middle school: The role of perceived pedagogical caring.
Journal of Educational PsychologyPublished 1 September 1997
Kathryn R. Wentzel
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This study examined adolescents' perceptions of pedagogical caring in relation to their motivation to achieve positive social and academic outcomes in middle school. A longitudinal sample of 248 students was followed from 6th to 8th grade. Perceived caring from teachers predicted motivational outcom
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