The materials in this book are the product of work undertaken by Hampshire Psychology Service in collaboration with 22 primary and secondary schools to address the needs of children whose academic motivation was proving particularly problematic. The five year project involved feedback and review sessions which helped refine the programme. There are four sections: Information on attribution theory and its application in the classroom; Practical issues on implementing the programme; Support for staff including a PowerPoint training session; The 12 session pupil programme including facilitator notes. The programme is designed to give pupils experience of success at the same time as encouraging them to attribute the success to their own effort, skills and strategies. It helps them to understand: ability is not fixed; learning is difficult for everyone and requires effort; the significance of using strategies including help-seeking and self-talk; the important of taking responsibility and setting SMART goals. Participating staff reported changes in pupils: the course effected a significant change and they moved into Year 10 options far more positive and motivated. And also in themselves: I thought the theory was one of the best things ...it was as if a light bulb had been turned on. I have really gained in confidence as a consequence. This pack contains a CD ROM with copiable activities, DVD clips of pupil intervies and using the programme, an example of a pupil booklet and the PowerPoint presentation.
Author(s): Roger Norgate, Jacqueline Batchelor, John Burrell, Kate Hancock
Publisher: Routledge/Speechmark
Year: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 181
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Overview
Section One: Rationale, Relevance and Theory
Introduction
Attribution Theory
So What Difference does this Make?
Does Attribution Theory Really Apply to the Children I Teach?
The Theory Applies Both to Success and Failure
Ignore the Words and Focus on the Meaning That Lies Behind Them
The Meaning of Effort
What do we Mean When we Talk About Ability?
Achievement Goals
How Can we Change Pupil Attributions?
Section Two: The Programme and Planning to Run it
What are the Main Objectives of the Programme?
What are the Key Elements of the Programme?
Who is the Programme for?
What is the Structure of the Programme?
Why Hold a Pre- and Post-Programme Interview with Each Pupil?
Why the Emphasis on Talking Well to Others?
How do I Select the Participating Pupils?
Who Should Lead the Programme?
What do I Need to do Before Running the Programme?
How Should I Involve Parents in the Programme?
Section Three: Training for Programme Leaders
Introduction to the Programme
PowerPoint Presentation
Individual Session Plans
Section Four: Training Programme for Pupils: Reach for the Stars
Introduction
Session Plans
Pre- and Post-Programme Interviews
Overview of Session Contents
Reach for the Stars: The Programme of Sessions
References
Appendices
Appendix A: Other Attribution Dimensions
Appendix B: Further Developments
Appendix C: Notes on Accompanying CD-ROM/ DVD
Appendix D: Exemplar Pupil Handbook
