A Household Production Model of College Student Motivation: Teaching Strategies to Inspire Enhanced Learning

Andrew Barkley

Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR), vol. 7, issue 5

Abstract: College teaching can be enhanced by a deeper understanding of student motivation. A highly motivated student can often outperform students with less enthusiasm and ambition. Reflection and consideration of student motivation allows teachers to develop and implement learning environments to maximize student learning outcomes. The objective of this research is to identify the major determinants of student motivation for learning in an academic environment, using an economic model of household production theory. The determinants of student motivation are identified by the construction of a mathematical model of human capital acquisition. The model provides useful implications concerning how college-level instructors could implement strategies that use student motivation to enhance student effort level and learning outcomes. Timely and useful strategies for teachers are derived from the economic model.

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