Goal Theory

Goal Theory is the label used in educational psychology to discuss research into motivation to learn. Goals of learning are thought to be a key factor influencing the level of a student's intrinsic motivation.

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    “Not every end is a goal. The end of a melody is not its goal: but nonetheless, had the melody not reached its end it would not have reached its goal either. A parable.”
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    “Every theory is a self-fulfilling prophecy that orders experience into the framework it provides.”
    —Ruth Hubbard (b. 1924)