Table 2 Instructional practices that support learners’ SRL and self-determined motivation
SD needs | Instructional practices that support SD motivation | Instructional practices that promote SRL |
|---|---|---|
Autonomy | Minimize directives Communicate flexible expectations Provide choice Provide rationales for tasks | Provide opportunities for students to take control of learning Individualize expectations Provide choice Give students opportunities to select meaningful tasks |
Competence | Encourage student involvement Provide appropriately challenging activities Provide ongoing scaffolding support for task engagement Provide informative feedback | Establish familiar routines Structure supports for participation Provide appropriately challenging activities Provide ongoing scaffolding for SRL Provide informative feedback |
Relatedness | Respond to students’ needs and interests Sustain positive teacher and student interactions | Respond to students’ current interests and abilities Provide individualized instruction Offer teacher encouragement and opportunities for student collaboration |