Interpersonal Relationships, Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement: Yields for Theory, Current Issues, and Educational Practice Author(s): Andrew J. Martin and Martin Dowson Source: Review of Educational Research, Vol. 79, No. 1 (Mar., 2009), pp. 327-365
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InterpersonalRelationships,Motivation, Engagement, andAchievement:Yieldsfor Theory, Current Issues, and EducationalPractice
AndrewJ.Martin
UniversityofSydney, Australia
MartinDowson
Australian Collegeof Ministries
'
In thisreview, we scope therole
academicmotivation,engagement, and achievement.We argue thatachieve- mentmotivation theory, current issues, and educational practice can be con-
ceptualized in relationalterms. Influentialtheorizing,including attribution theory,expectancy-valuetheory,goal theory,self-determinationtheory,self- efficacytheory, and self-worth motivation theory, is reviewedin thecontext
of therole ofsignificant othersin youngpeople
ofinterpersonalrelationships in students
'sacademiclives. Implications
thesetheoretical per-
for educational practice are examinedin the lightof
spectives and their component constructsand mechanisms.A trileveI frame-
relationally based response toenhance
students'motivation,engagement, and achievement.This framework encom-
passes
programsfor at-risk populations, extracurricular activity,cooperative learn-
ing, and
tion,professionaldevelopment, teacher retention, teacher training, and classroom composition), and school-levelaction (school as community and
effectiveleadership).
workis
proposed as an integrative and
student-levelaction
(universalprograms and intervention, targeted
mentoring), teacher-andclassroom-levelaction (connective instruc-
Keywords:
development, teacher education/development.
Few would dispute the importance of high-qualityinterpersonalrelationships in young people's capacity to function effectively,including in theiracademic lives. The literature consistently notesthesubstantialrole that relationshipsplay
in students'success
& Starost,2000; Field, Diego, & Sanders, 2002; Marjoribanks, 1996; Martin,
Marsh,Mclnerney, Green, & Dowson, 2007; Pianta,Nimetz, & Bennett,1997; Robinson, 1995). Guided by a core definitionof relationship as "a stateof con- nectedness between people, especially an emotional connection" (Webster's Online Dictionary,2007), we suggest thatthe concept of relationshipsprovides an organizing frameworkfor consideringtheories,issues, and practices relevantto
motivation, student behavior/attitude, student cognition, student
at school (e.g., Creasey et al., 1997; Culp, Hubbs-Tait,Culp,
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achievementmotivation.Wealsoseektodemonstratethatthe greater theconnect-
ednesson personal andemotionallevels (also referredtoas relatednessandrela-
tional processes)
motivation,engagement, andachievement. The purposes ofthisarticlearemultifold.Itelucidatesthe ways inwhichrela-
tionships affectachievementmotivationandthebenefitsaccruedfrom considering a relational perspective on achievementmotivation.It describesa numberof important motivation-andachievement-relatedtheoriesanddemonstratesthecen-
tralroleof
cal
termsof practicesrelating to student-,teacher/classroom-, andschool-levelactions.
Finally, itconcludeswithan integrative frameworkthatsummarizes theory, con-
in theacademic context, the greater the scope foracademic
interpersonalrelationships ineachofthesetheories.It explorespracti-
relational understanding ofboth theory andcurrentissuesin
implications ofa
structs,mechanisms, and practices relevanttotherelational dynamicsunderpin- ningmotivation,engagement, andachievementintheacademiccontext. Figure 1
presents an
organizing frameworkforthisreview.
PartI: The Importance and ProcessofRelatedness
Why Positive InterpersonalRelationships Are ImportantforYoungPeople
A substantial body ofresearchdemonstratesthe importance of positive inter-
personalrelationships for healthy human functioning(e.g., see Berkowitz,1996;
Bronfenbrenner,1986;
Patten,1998; Hill, 1996; Moos, 2002;
Weisenfeld,1996).Relationships area major sourceof
against stress (Argyle,1999;
Rossi, 1996; Sarason,1993;
De
Leon,2000; Fyson,1999;Glover,Burns,Butler, &
Royal
&
Gloveret
happiness anda buffer
al., 1998;McCarthy,Pretty, & Catano,
a sourceof
unhappiness anddistress
Ryan,2001;
For example,during childhoodand
1990).Throughrelationships, individualsreceiveinstrumental help fortasksand
challenges, emotional support intheir dailylives, and
activities (Argyle & Furnham,1983;Gutman,Sameroff, & Eccles,2002; Irwin,
companionship inshared
1996).Conversely, thelossof relationship is
(Bronfenbrenner,1974;Cowen,1988;Gaede,1985).Interpersonalrelationships
arealso important forsocialandemotional development(Abbott &
Kelly & Hansen,1987;McCarthy et al.,1990).
adolescence,keyaspects of
ships(Damon,1983; Hartup,1982).
youngpeople'sengagement andmotivationatschool (Ainley,1995;
Horn,1997;Hargreaves,Earl,
focusofourreview.
developmentinvolve, and relyon,positive relation-
Relationships are also a criticalfactorin
Battistich&
& Ryan,1996;Pianta,1998).
Thislatterissueisthe
Relationships andAchievementMotivation:
Causal Effects andValue-Added Explanations Motivationisdefinedas a setofinterrelatedbeliefsandemotionsthatinfluence and directbehavior (Wentzel,1999; see also Green,Martin, & Marsh,2007;
Martin,2007,2008a,2008b, in
mentmotivation bydirectlyinfluencing motivation'sconstituentbeliefsandemo-
tions.
press). We
propose that relationships affectachieve-
Ongoing socialinteractionsteachindividualsaboutthemselvesandaboutwhat
particulargroup.Accordingly, individuals developbeliefs,
isneededtofitinwitha
orientations, and valuesthatare consistentwiththeirrelationalenvironment.
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FIGURE1. Organizingframeworkfor review.
Hence, relatednessintheacademicdomainteachesstudentsthe beliefs, orienta-
tions, andvaluesneededtofunction effectively inacademicenvironments.Inturn,
thesebeliefs (ifpositive and adaptive) directbehaviorintheformofenhanced
persistence,goalstriving, and self-regulation.
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high-qualityrelationships, individualsnot only learnthat particular beliefs
areusefulfor functioning
thebeliefsvalued bysignificant others (Wentzel,1999). Inthis way, beliefsheld
by
context, for example,goodrelationships witha particular teacherare likely tolead studentsto internalizeat leastsomeof thatteacher'sbeliefsand valuesabout
schoolandschoolwork.Theseinternalizedbeliefsandvaluesthenhavethe poten-
tialtobetransferredtootheracademic settings.Thus, studentslearnnot only how tobehaveina particular academic setting butalsohowtobea studentinacademic
situationsmore generally(Ryan &
Deci,2000).
In
in
particularenvironments, but theyactually internalize
othersbecomea part oftheindividual'sownbelief system. In theacademic
Relatednessis an
importantself-systemprocess in itself.As such, ithas an
This
intrapersonalenergy,gained frominter-
lasting,
energizing functiononthe self,workingthrough theactivationof positive affect
andmood (Furrer & Skinner,2003).
personalrelationships,provides a primarypathway towardmotivated engagement
inlifeactivities.A
theneedto
a pervasive driveto formandmaintainat leasta minimum quantity of
positive, and significantinterpersonalrelationships"(Baumeister & Leary,1995,
p. 497). Whentheneedfor belongingness is fulfilled, thisfulfillment produces positive emotional responses. Intheacademic domain, theseemotional responses are said to drivestudents'achievement behaviors,including their responses to
& Turner,
2002).
challenge,self-regulation,participation, and strategy use (Meyer
complementaryperspective onthese processes is providedby
belonghypothesis. This hypothesissuggests that"human beings have
positive
influencesonother self-processes relevanttoachievementmotivation.Forexam-
ple, in thecontextofa student's life,positive emotionalattachmentsto peers,
teachers, and
functioning butalso
Wellborn,1991). Thisis important becauseself-worthandself-esteemareboth
relatedto sustainedachievementmotivation (Covington,2002; Thompson,
Relatednessaffectsindividuals'motivationandbehavior byway of
parentspromote not onlyhealthysocial,emotional, andintellectual
positivefeelings ofself-worthandself-esteem (Connell &
1994).
Finally, relatednessis linkedto keypsychological needsina way thatfosters
autonomy in previous decadesis a good
exam-
and self-protection)
andcommunion (i.e.,participation
oftheindi-
1941 , 1 965), whoidentifiedorientationstowardself-determinationand
Maslow (1968), who
recognized
indi-
belongingness inthe path to self-actualization; and (c)
interdependence(Waterman,1981)
undera frameworkthat pro-
support forthe scope
of individualisticvalues to facilitate helping,
seeDeci &
Ryan,2000) and personality more generally(e.g., see
Adams,Hoffman,Mansfield, &
achievementmotivation.Workon
ple.Autonomy andrelatednesshavebeenlinked (under various terminologies) in
organism as an individual,giving riseto
workon (a) agency(i.e., existenceofan
self-expansion
vidualina largerorganism,giving riseto cooperation)by Bakan (1966); (b) the
importance ofbothindividuationalandrelationalneeds along thelines proposed
byAngyal(
self-surrenderas complementaryneeds, and by
theneedforloveand
vidualismand
vides
cooperation, andother prosocial behaviors. Indeed, these earlyintegrations of autonomy andrelatednesshavebeeninfluentialinlater theorizing on motivation
specifically(e.g.,
Me
Day,1996).
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Benefits Accrued Through Positive InterpersonalRelationships Therearea numberofbenefitsaccrued throughtaking relatednessintoaccount when examining achievementmotivationtheoriesand processes.First, relatedness servesas an explanatory construct through whichdiversetheoriesofachievement motivationcanbe integrated. In fact, relatedness may eventranscendbroaderdivi-
sionsof
ness
psychology(Baumeister & Leary,1995).Second,
diagnostic toolwithwhichtoviewandunderstand adaptive behaviorintheclass-
roomandtotreatachievementmotivation problems intheclassroomthatareother
related.For
linkedtothefailureof learning environmentsto meetstudents'needto
(Baumeister & Leary,1995;Wentzel, McNamara Barry, & Caldwell,2004).Third, relatedness recognizes and actively accommodatestheinterconnectednessofthe
social,academic, andaffectivedimensionsoftheselfandtheneedforeducational
programs to recognize thisinterconnectedness (Weissberg,Kumpfer, &
psychologybeyond motivation psychology. For example, the belonging-
hypothesis has wide application in educational,personality, and social
relatedness provides a useful
example,adjustment and adaptationproblems in schoolhavebeen
belong
Seligman,
impetus and explanation for
right. The
present reviewdealswithrelat-
practicalclarity with respect to
recognized as
Inadditiontothesemoredirectbenefitsderived through a closer understanding
adap-
example, there
goals
Thrash,
andit may be thatrelatedness
explain someofthis inconsistency.Specifically, relatedness may actas a medi-
goals
andachievementmotivation.In
perceivedby
studentsas
beingsupportive inthe
2003).Thus, the concept ofrelatednesscanactas an
educational programs thataccommodatethewhole self.Fourth,positive relation-
ships arevaluedoutcomesintheirown
ednessas a meansto greater theoreticaland
achievementmotivation.However,positiverelationships canalsobe
important endstatesinthemselves. Thus, whatevertheirvaluefor clarifying human
motivationandachievement,relationships andrelatednessarecriticalforunder-
standing human functioning more widely.
ofrelatednessintheclassroom, there may also be indirect yields froma closer
considerationofrelatedness.Relatedness mayhelpexplainwhy theeffectof
tivebeliefsonachievementmotivationvariesacrosscontexts.For
is variationacrossstudieswith respect totheeffectsofvariousbeliefsand
onachievementmotivation.Performance goals havebeenshowntobeboth adap- tiveand maladaptive forachievementmotivation. Clearly, theseresultsareincon-
sistent (forexamples ofthe ongoing debateoverthe adaptiveness of performance
orientation, see Brophy,2005;Harackiewicz,Barron,Pintrich,Elliott, &
2002;Kaplan & Middleton,2002;Martin,2006c),
can
ating variablewith respect totheinterfaceof
performance-oriented environmentswherestudents experiencepositive relation-
ships, theseenvironments may be
path toachievement.Whenthisisthe case, achievementmotivation may befacili-
tatedandsustainedinthecontextofa performance orientation.Ontheother hand,
a performance-oriented environmentinthecontextof poorrelationshipsmay be
perceived as a "dog-eat-dog" contextratherthana supportive one. Hence, related-
nesscouldbe a mediatingprocess thatcaninformcurrenttheoreticaldebatesand
empirical inconsistencies.
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PartII: Relatednessand TheoriesofAchievementMotivation
TheRole
ofInterpersonalRelationships
andtheOtherinAchievementMotivation Theory
Our
analysis
of motivation-related theory falls largely withinthesocial-
Dweck
cognitive domainand primarily utilizes social-cognitiveperspectives(e.g.,
&
siderationsixtheoretical viewpoints. Eachofthese viewpoints, while maintaining
therelevanceof
which interpersonalrelationships areinvoked.These
theory,expectancy-valuetheory,goaltheory, self-determination theory, self-effi-
viewpoints areattribution
Leggett,1988;Schunk,1991).
This
social-cognitiveanalysisbrings intocon-
in
relationships to their conceptualizations, differsin the way
cacytheory, andself-worthmotivation theory. Itis important thatnotalltheories
are
cognitive elementsforthe purposes ofour synthesis. Wealso
theories (not addressed here) include social-cognitive elementsas a sourceof
se. Rather, we invoketheirsocial-
historicallysocial-cognitive theories per
recognize thatother
influence.
Rationale for theChoice of Theories
Theoriesinthis studyrepresentmajor frameworksinachievementmotivation havebeen developed overthe past 40 years thatdrivecurrentresearch (Mclnerney
&
searchoftheEducationResourcesInformationCenter (ERIC) databaselimitedto
publications thatare: (a) journalarticles,(b) peerreviewed,(c)
tionand/orachievementas
writtenin
keyword and/or mapping onto subjectheadings, thisidentifiedcloseto
cles
"goal orientation","attribution/s","expectancy/ies", and "self-determination".
Whilstwe recognize thatthisis an ever changing andfluid tally thatdoes not denotetheseconstructs1relative importance or substance, we present thetalliesto
demonstratethecurrentandrecentrelevanceoftheseconstructsandthetheories towhich they relatein published educationalresearch. Thesetheoriesalsosharea
common social-cognitiveheritage.Social-cognitive theories examine, inter alia,cognition andbehavior (e.g.,attributions,expectancies, purposes,perceivedneeds,capacities, and vulnerabilities) thatare contextually
locatedandinfluenced.Thisisnotto
andcentralineach
inachievementmotivation research, thereisoftena clearrelevancefor interpersonal
relationships.Indeed, thisrelevanceis
Van Etten,2004).
Atthetimeof writing weconducteda
somewhat expeditious
dealing withmotiva-
keywords fromthesixtheoretical positionsoutlined,(d)
English, and (e) published since2000 (inclusive).Through searchesof
1,500 arti-
dealing with "self-efficacy""self-worth/self-esteem", "achievement goals",
imply thatthe place of relationships
is explicit
theory;however, whenitcomesto operationalizing thetheories
thefocusofthe present review.
Although we propose that relationships are
ignored. We recognize
-
important toachievementmotiva-
self-generatedcognitions andemotions
tion, thisdoes notmeanthattheroleof
shouldbe
has
tiontorelatednessandits
thereis the key issueofstudents'academic proficiency. This
passesgeneral skillssuchas critical thinking,self-regulation,
as do thetheorieswe examine - thattheself
recognize thatinaddi-
powerfulgenerativecapacities ofitsown. Similarly, we
impact on motivation,engagement, and achievement,
proficiency encom-
and metacognition,
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as well as more-specific skills, suchas decoding texts, comprehension, and math- ematical reasoning. Hence, we suggest thatrelatednessis a necessary butnotsuf- ficientconditionfor explaining variationin educationaloutcomes.
Review of Theories
Attribution theory.According toattribution theory, thecauses individualsattribute
toeventshave an impact on
respond on futureoccasions (Schell, Bruning, &
the waytheycognitively,affectively, and behaviorally
Colvin, 1995; Weiner,1986,
1994). Four attributionsare typically identifiedin the literature:attributionsto
luck, task difficulty,ability, and effort.For example, failureon an exam may be attributedto bad luck, difficult questions, low ability, or insufficienteffort.
These causal attributionscan also be mappedaccording totheir locus, stability,
and controllability(Weiner,1994). Thus, thecauses of
withinthe person or externalto the person,may be stableor unstable, or may be controllableor uncontrollable.The controldimensionis of particular interestin
thisreviewbecause ittendsto be a significant determinantof
to setback, pressure,
1990; Groteluschen,Borkowski, & Hales, 1990; Martin,Marsh, & Debus, 2001b). One means by whichstudents gain a sense ofcontrolis through thefeedback they
receive from significant otherssuch as their parents and
Hagen,
mechanismfora sense of control, and this
part,through thenatureand strength ofthe relationship. Ithas been suggested that
control (or
(Peterson,Maier, & Seligman,1993).
vide reinforcementand feedback thatare commensuratewithstudents' perfor-
mance enhance students' perceived controlover educationaloutcomes
Tunna,1988; Thompson,1994). Hence, a definingaspect
profiles is in partrelationally determined.Put simply,
an event may be located
students' responses
and fearof failure (Borkowski,Carr,Rellinger, & Pressley,
teachers (Fabricius &
1984; Weiner,1986). The significance of thisother person an important
significance is established, at least in
helplessness) is learned byobservingpowerful models, suchas parents
Furthermore,parents and teacherswho pro-
(Perry
&
ofstudents'attributional
studentscan learncontrol
based emotions (Hareli & Weiner,2002). Recent workhas proposed
particular outcome (Hareli & Weiner,2002). This can
First, itaffectstheobserver'semotions
of admirationforthatstudent.On the other hand, a
negative affect (Hareli & Weiner,2000). In both cases, emotion is
way socially
based emotions emerge as
example,
observers
student's performance and make inferencesabout
fromthese significant othersand the way these significant othersrelateto them. Ithas also been suggested thatattributionsinthe interpersonal context give rise
to
that socially based emotionsare theresultof attributionalinferences focusing on
the perceived causes of a
have two impacts.
scenario, a
positive affectand feelings
student attributing anotherstudent's poor performance to a lack of abilitymay
experience
directly. In an adaptive
student attributing anotherstudent'ssuccess to effortcan experience
socially
evokedin theacademic context through theattributionsstudentsmake aboutoth-
ers' academic outcomes.Thereis a second
a resultof attributionalinferences. Here, observers'inferencesaboutthecause of
an eventcan shape thestudent'semotionsand behavior.For
(e.g.,
thecauses of the outcome, and thesetheninfluencethestudent'sreactionsto the
outcome and
teacher explicitlyattributing a student'ssuccess
teachers,parents) view a
subsequent
behavior.In the adaptive scenario described above, a
to effortcan evoke positive affect
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and feelings of pride inthestudent.On theother hand, a teacher explicitly attribut-
ingpoorperformance to a lack of abilitymay
thatstudent. Again, academically relatedemotionis evoked through theattribu- tionsforsuccess and failurein a relational context, and thisemotionhas achieve-
ment motivationrelevance. Taken together, on the matterof relatednessand
attributions, these
inachievement settings, andthe necessity ofa transactional analysis tounderstand
thesocial dynamics that accompany achievement performance"(Hareli & Weiner, 2002, p. 191).
evoke negative affectand shamein
findings underscore"theinterconnectionof theselfand others
Expectancy-valuetheory. Atkinson (1957) viewed themotivationto achieve suc- cess as a product oftheindividual's perceivedprobability ofsuccess andtheincen- tivevalue of thatsuccess. Similarly, themotivationto avoid failurewas seen as a
product of perceivedprobability of
failure.More recentformulationsof expectancy- value
Wigfield,1994; Wigfield & Tonks,2002)
have refinedand extendedAtkinson's
original formulation bysuggesting that (a) the expectancy-value frameworkcan be
applied
range of behavior, not just risk-takingbehaviors; (b) the
strength of an individual's motivationis based on the
distaloutcomesassociatedwitha behavioror pattern of behaviors; and (c) motiva-
tionis dependent on the perception of thelikelihoodof a desiredoutcomeoccur-
ring,contingent on a behavioror pattern ofbehaviors (see also Nicholls,Cheung,
Lauer, &
failureand the negative incentivevalue of
theory(e.g., Eccles, 1983;
valuing of proximal and
to the whole
Patashnick,1989; Wigfield & Tonks,2002).
In an educational context, studentswho believe they are
capable of mastering
theirschoolwork typically have positiveexpectations forsuccess and,hence,high motivationand achievement (Nicholls et al., 1989). What furthercontributesto
students'motivationand achievementis
as theinterfaceof their expectancies and task
their valuing
ofan academic task, as well
values (Arbreton & Blumenfield,
1997; Eccles, 1983). In a recentmodel
representing the development of students' expectancies for
success and task values, Wigfield and Tonks (2002) identifiedtherole of
signifi-
cant socializes' attitudes,beliefs, and behaviorsin the development of students'
expectancies and values. In particular,expectancies and values are influenced by thesocializes withwhomstudentshave significantrelationships.Thus,expectan- cy-valuetheoryimplicatesrelationships as an importantcomponent of its theo-
retical framework, and
in part,relationally determined.
expectancies and values may be conceptualized as being,
Goal theory. Goal theory focuses on the meaning studentsattachto achievement
situationsand the purpose fortheiractions
Mclnerney,2002; Dweck, 1992; Pintrich,Marx, & Boyle, 1993). Goals proposed
in
desireto
in goal theory have added social goals. Social goals focus on social reasons for
achievement, such as
parents and peers), and complying with group norms (Dowson & Mclnerney, 2001, 2003; Elliot, 1997, 1999; Mclnerney,Roche, Mclnerney, & Marsh, 1997; Middleton& Midgley,1997; Urdan& Maehr,1995).
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demonstrate superiority(performancegoal). More-recent developments
(Ames, 1992; Barker,Dowson, &
and the
earlytheorizing were thedesire to affirm competence(masterygoal)
affiliating with others, gainingapproval fromothers (e.g.,
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Goal theorizing hasnowalsointroducedan approach andavoidancedistinction
Barkeret
al., 2002; Elliot,1997). Goals may
be
conceptualized as being
arethosethatdraw
drivewithdrawalfromactivitiesor
negativeimplications and consequences.Mastery,performance, and
for example,represents thedesirenottofailat
developingmastery, a perfor-
for example,workingmainly toavoid disapproval from parents
goals,
Mclnerney,2003; Elliot,1997;
& Van Etten,1998;
example, Martinetal.
(2007)
demonstrateda significant link
relationships
students' relationships with peers
Creasey et al.,
parents).Indeed, there may be different impacts ofteach-
(2007) found
andDowsonand
Mclnerney(2003) foundthat parentsmay havethe
on students'social goals. All this suggests thatthe goals
these goals
are
parents. For
(e.g.,
directedtoward approach ortowardavoidance. Approachgoals
participation inan activity. Avoidance goals
avoidanceof
social goals can be locatedon approach-avoidance axes.A mastery avoidance
goal,
manceavoidance goal as thedesirenottodemonstratelackof ability, anda social
avoidance goalas,
and teachers (Barker et al., 2002; Dowson &
Martin,2001,2002b,2006a).
Whetherdirectedtoward approach or avoidance, the goals students adopt, their relative importance, andtheireffectsonmotivationandachievementarerelatedto
theinfluenceofothers (e.g.,Mclnerney,Hinkley,Dowson,
Wentzel,1994). For
betweenthe quality ofteacher-student
tionandavoidance goals(see alsoAnderman& Maehr,1994;Meece, 1991, for other aspects ofteacherbehaviorandstudents' goals).They also demonstrateda
andtheir
and (b) students' relationship with parents or caregiv-
1997fortheinfluenceofrelational
contextswith peers and
andstudents' mastery orienta-
significant associationbetween (a)
mastery andavoidance goals ersandthese goals(see also
ers,parents, and peers ondifferent goals. For example, Martinetal.
relationships withteachershadthemost impact on students' mastery andavoid-
ance
impact students adopt, andthe way
most
expressed, arenot independent ofthe
influenceofthe relationships studentshavewith teachers,peers, and
this reason, students' goals canbe
fulfilledinrelationalcontexts (see also Lemos,1996;Stipek,Giwin,Salmon, &
MacGyvers,1998;Taylor,1995).
conceptualized as both arising fromand being
Self-determinationtheory. Ofthetheoriesreviewed here, self-determination theory
is among themost explicit inits recognition ofrelatednessas a fundamental ingre-
dientofmotivation.It proposes thatforone tobe motivatedandto functionat
optimal level, a setof psychological needsmustbe supported(Deci
Theseneedsarerelated-
ness,competence, and
belongingprovides the required
emotional security thatindividualsneedto activelyexplore and
withtheirworlds. Froma learningperspective, a strong senseofrelatednessbetter positions stu-
dentstotakeon
extendandmotivatethem.Moreover, relatednessneedsconstitutea
forcefor internalizing social regulations and adapting to interpersonal circum-
stances (La Guardia&
likely toenablestudentsto negotiate theaffectiveandsocialworldoftheclass- roomand school, andthisenhancedaffectiveandsocial integration interfaceswith
&
Ryan,2000;
La Guardia& Ryan,2002;Reeve,Deci, & Ryan,2004).
of belonging withothers.Thisconnectednessand
autonomy. Relatednessreferstotheconnectionandsense
effectively deal
challenge, set positivegoals, andestablish highexpectations that
Ryan,2002).
motivating
In turn,meeting theserelatednessneedsis
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enhancedmotivational processes(Furrer &
Wentzelet al.,2004).
and
experience betteracademic functioning in class, andchildrenwitha
senseofrelatednesswith parents aremore engaged atschooland displayhigher
self-esteemwhileatschool (Avery &
are aligned, childrenwhoaremore warmly involvedwiththeir parents
Skinner,2003;Weissberg et al.,2003;
For example, totheextentthathomeandschool expectations
heightened
Ryan,1987;Ryan,Stiller, & Lynch,1994).
goals
Quality relatednesswith parents also predictsquality relatednesswithteachers
(Ryanetal.,1994).
Self-efficacytheory.Self-efficacytheory is centrally relevanttoindividuals'belief intheir capacity to successfullycarry out given tasksandthe consequentimpact thisself-beliefhason motivationandachievement (Bandura,1986,1997; Schell et al., 1995; Schunk& Miller,2002). Self-efficacy is hypothesized to support a
generativecapacity suchthatindividuals high in
alternativecoursesofactionwhen they do notmeetwithinitialsuccess (Schunk,
self-efficacygenerate andtest
1991 ; Schunk&
Miller,2002).Highself-efficacy canalsoenhanceone'sfunction-
ingthrough elevatedlevelsofeffortand persistence andcan also enhanceone's
ability todealwith problematic situations byinfluencingcognitive andemotional processes relatedtothesituation (Bandura,1986,1997;Zimmerman,Bandura, &
Martinez-Ponz,1992).
Studentscan gain a senseof
self-efficacythrough the problem-solving model-
997).Moreover,
ing and supportive communicationof significant others (Bandura, 1
thosewithwhomstudents identify andtowhom they are closely connectedare
more-powerful
channelsofthis modeling and positive communication
(Bandura,
1997;Meece,1997; Schunk& Miller,2002). Inthis sense, relatednessisa mecha-
nism through which modeling takes place.Furthermore,
enceon
(Bandura,1997).
theseareheld byself, canbe
And
extenttowhich self-efficacy beliefs change overtimeandthe ways thesebeliefs
affectmotivationand achievementare determinedin thesocial
Bandura,1986; Parker& Martin, in
alizedinrelationaltermsratherthanin solely individualterms (Schunk,1991;
Schunk& Miller,2002).Perhaps a focusforfutureresearchis whetherrelation-
ships area
modeling(e.g.,yes,no)
ednessis a mediatorofthese processes suchthat modelingpredicts achievement
motivation byway ofrelationalfactors.
a keyinterpersonal
influ-
self-efficacy is
thevicariousinfluencefromothers through socialmodels
Forthese reasons, efficacious self-beliefs, andtheextenttowhich
conceptualized as a relationally influenced process.
individualistic terms, boththe
domain (e.g.,
althoughself-efficacy is oftendiscussedin
press).Hence,self-efficacymay be conceptu-
moderatorofthese processes suchthatrelatedness (e.g.,high,low) and
interacttoaffectachievementmotivationorwhetherrelat-
Self-worth motivation theory. Self-worthmotivation theory describesthebases of,
andthe processes involved in,protecting or enhancing one'sself-worth (Covington,
1992,1998,2002).According tothis theory, students'self-worthis
largely derived
through their ability to performacademically and competitively(Covington,2002;
One reasonstudentscometo equate theirworthwith ability is
thattheir worth, in
Robinson,1995).
part communicatedtothem bysignificantothers, is madecon-
significant
ditionalonachievement.Theseconditional relationships,then, havea
impact on students' propensity to self-protect(Covington,1992;Martin,2002c,
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2007; Martin& Marsh,2003). In turn, such self-protection canhavea negative
impact on
Marsh, & Debus,2001a,2001b,2003;Thompson,1994).
dents' relationships,especially the conditionality ofthose relationships, affects theirself-worthandthentheirmotivationandachievement. Thus, self-worththe-
orymay alsobe
students' engagement and
achievement (Covington,1992; Martin,
This
suggests thatstu-
conceptualized inrelationalterms.
Froman empiricalperspective, Martin,Marsh,Williamson, andDebus (2003)
haveshownthatstudents'motiveto
inwhich theyengage todo
they foundthatstudents' parents werea factorintheirfearoffailure. They also
foundthatthecharacteristic way inwhichthatfearwas
self-handicapping ordefensive pessimism) was oftenlinkedtothecharacteristic
way inwhichtheir parents dealtwiththeirownfear.This
relatednessis
transmissionoffearoffailureandthe impact of approval withdrawalonstudents'
fearoffailure (Elliot & Thrash,2004).
protect self-worthandthe specificstrategies
particular,
thisareinfluenced bysignificant others.In
responded to (e.g.,through
impact ofthe family and
the intergenerational
supportedby otherresearch demonstrating
SummaryofKey RelationalIdeas
Emanating From Theory
Thediscussionaboveidentifies key motivation-andachievement-relatedcon-
belonging. A summary ofthese linkages is presented inTable
cepts, ideas, and processesunderpinned ordirected byrelatedness,connectedness,
and
theory focusesonthecausesascribedtooutcomesandeventsinone'slifeandthe
impact ofthesecausal attributionson behavior,affect, and cognition. Personal
attributions
1.Attribution
may be learnedfrom, ormodeledon, theattributional
"styles" or pat-
ternsofothers. Specificconsequences ofattributions (such as a senseof personal
control) canalsobe developedthrough feedbackfromandobservationof
signifi-
cantothers. Self-efficacy referstoa
a desiredoutcome.Thissenseof
director vicariousinfluence,modeling, and
Relatedto this,expectancies andvalueshavealsobeen substantively linkedtosocial-
izers'beliefs,attitudes, andbehaviors.Goal theory focusesonthe why of behavior,
whichcan be
others (working atindividual,group, and
theory focusesonthe psychological needfor relatedness, whichissatisfied through the
warmth,support, and
theory focusesonthelinkbetweenworthandachievement.Itdemonstratesthat thislinkis in part determined byrelationships inthechild'slifeinwhich worth,
affirmation, and
ways.
instilled through
beliefinone's capacity and agency toachieve
capacity and agency can be
open
communicationfromothers.
communicated through thevaluesand expectations of significant
organizationallevels).Self-determination
nurturanceof significant others. Self -worthmotivation
approval arecommunicatedineitherconditionalorunconditional
PartIII: A Trilevel Approach toActionFroma Relational Perspective To theextentthatrelatednessis centraltoachievementmotivation theory, then
educational practice relevanttomotivationcanalsobe framedinrelationalterms.
A
the multiple tiersatwhicheducationaloutcomesunfoldandatwhichintervention
and practice canbedirected.Tiered approaches tointerventionand practice arenot
uncommonandhave recently beenadvocatedasbest practice in
education-andhealth-based problems and challenges(e.g.,
usefulheuristic by whichto organize andconsidereducational practice restson
addressing diverse
seeNationalInstitutes
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TABLE 1
Summaryofkey theoriesand keyconcepts relevanttorelatedness
|
Theory |
Key concepts |
|
Attribution theory |
Perceivedcauses of an event |
Expectancy- value
theory
or outcome shape behavior, affect, and cognition;key
causal ascriptions
locus, stability Positive expectations and high value placed on taskor outcomeenhancesmotivation
-
control,
Link to relatedness or theother
Perceivedcauses learnedor inferredfrom significant others; dimensionssuch as
control shaped by feedback fromothers Socializers' beliefs,attitudes, and behaviors communicatelevel of
expectation and nature of value
Goal theory Reasons for engaging in a Communicated through
particular behavioror pursuing a particulargoal
Self-determination Relatednessa psychological need
theory
Self-efficacy
Belief in capacity to achieve in a specific domainor task
Self-worth
motivation
theory
Link betweenworthand achievement; fearof failure
others' values, expectations, and group norms Relatednessneed met through
warmth, support, and nurturance Modeled and communicated
by significant others; vicariousinfluence fromothers
Relationships(approval, affirmation) conditional on level of achievement; specificresponse to fear offailurelinkedto how
significant others respond
andNationalInstituteofChildHealthandHuman Development,
of Health,2008,
2008, forlinksto research along
identifiedas
degrees and types ofneed.Thetiered approach is alsoa useful way of organizing
thediscussionofrelationalaction. Accordingly, we considerrelatednessat the threelevelsthat typically characterizethenaturalstructureofstudents'educational
environs,namely,(a) practice atthelevelofthe student,(b) practice atthelevelof
theteacheror
particularly effectivein reaching diverse populations with varying
these lines).
Suchtiered approaches arenow
classroom, and (c) practice attheleveloftheschool.
We argue that analyzing actioninthistrilevelfashion represents an
&
integrative
means by whichtoaddressrelational practice inthecontextof
this argument, we
ofthesethreelevelstoenhancethe quality of pedagogy(Hill
&
theory. To support
point tothefactthat previous researchhasfocusedononeormore
Rowe,1996; Kontos
Wilcox-Herzog,1997b;Marzano,2003), improve middle schooling(Eccles,
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1999), enhancetheeducationaloutcomesof
boys(Martin,2003a,2003b,2004;
buoyancy(Cunningham,
Martin& Marsh,2006,
Weaver-Hightower,2003),
addresstheeducationalneedsof
Becker& Luthar,2002), smootheducationaltransition (Barratt,1998; Maehr&
Midgley,1996;Martin,2008a),
Brandon, & Frydenberg,1999; Howard& Johnson,2000;
2008, in press). The keyprinciples derivedfrom theory outlinedin PartII arealso usefulin elementstoconsiderateachofthethreelevelsofintervention.
identifyingkey
Thus, weshouldbe looking to practice ateachlevelthatinvolvesor encompasses
key constructsandmechanismsdetailedinthe key theoriesdiscussedinPartII. Along theselines, Pintrich (2003)recently identifiedsubstantive questions forthe
development ofa
the importance of considering,conceptualizing, and
vational practice fromsalientandseminal theorizing relatedto
butions,expectancy and valuing,goal orientation,self-determination, and
assist Indigenous Australianstudents (Munns,1998),
disadvantaged students (Battistich & Horn,1997;
andbuildresilienceand
motivationalscience.Taken together, these questions underscore
articulating a modelofmoti-
self-efficacy, attri-
practice, itis important to recognize thatno one
encompassingapproach torelationalinter-
self-worth perspectives. As we discusseachlevelof
practice is a sufficientconditionforan
vention.Moreover, inthecontextofa tiered model,approaches aremosteffective
if integrated. For example, a school implementingcooperativelearning, mentor-
onlytargeted effort
ing, oran
tomeettherelationalneedsofitsstudentsis
yields ofschools doing morethanthis. Likewise, thebenefitstobe derivedfrom
practice willbe limitedifthereis notsufficient depth suchthatthefullnessof any
one practice isnot amply addressed.We
propose,then, thata powerfulimplemen-
tationofthevarious practices describedbelowwillreston breadth,depth,quality,
and integration.
expandedapproach toextracurricular activity as its
unlikely toachievethe interpersonal
Practiceat theStudentLevel
Atthestudentlevel, we emphasize universalstudent programs and intervention,
underpinnedby
emphasize these practices because they
elementsof theory described above,representopportunities to
grounded in
targeted student programsassisting at-risk populations, extracurricular activity, cooperativelearning, and mentoring.Although thereare many other practices atthe
studentlevelthatfacilitate relatedness, we
are
individual, student-
to-student,
enhanceconnectednessbetweenstudents, andare
orstudent-to-adult
approaches to enhancing educationaloutcomes.
UniversalStudent Programs andIntervention
In termsofthetheoreticalfoundationsdescribedearlier, thereare
(6-7),2003,
many in-
for
schoolandout-of-school programs inwhichstudents engage thatnot only enhance
academicoutcomesand
personalgrowth and development(indeed, a recentissueofAmerican Psychologist,
38
Even broadly basedrelational programs offer scope tobuild bridges tostudents'
academiclives.Such programstypicallyrange in specificpurpose butareoften
aimedat
ioral, andacademic development. These programscomprisepositiveinterpersonal
preventmaladaptive outcomesbutalso offer scope
focusedon such programs andinterventionsfor youngpeople).
intervening instudents'emotional,social,physical, behav-
enhancing or
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relationships and support,helping studentsfeel valued,developingsupportive rela-
tionships,establishing
fostering individuals'usefulnessto
et al., 2003;
Martin (2005, 2008a) also identifiedelementsthatcontributeto effectivemoti- vationand engagement interventionsbased on theseminal theory describedabove.
The firstelement comprisedoptimisticexpectations held by adultsforthe students, directlyinvokingself-efficacyprinciplesthrough the modeling of efficacious
behavior
efficacy-relatedexpectations tostudents (e.g., see Bandura,1997;Wigfield & Tonks,
2002). A focuson mastery was a second
ory that identify the importance of significant adults in shaping
(e.g., see Anderman& Maehr, 1994; Creasey et al., 1997; Meece, 1991). These
adultsare also influentialin
Martin. Specifically, a climate of cooperation, consistentwith
relevantclimateresearch (Ames, 1992; Dweck, 1992; Elliot, 1997; Qin, Johnson,
& Johnson,1995; Roeser, Midgley, & Urdan,1996; Urdan,Midgley, & Anderman, 1998), evokes a sense of belonging thatfulfillsrelatedness needs, consistentwith
self-determination theory(Deci &
climateof cooperation also servesto diminishevaluativeconcernsand a conse- quent fear of failure, in keeping with tenetsof self-worthmotivation theory
(Covington,1992, 1998, 2002; Martin& Marsh,2003).
a meaningfulplace for the individual in a group,
others (Dryfoos, 1990; Martin,2008a;
and
Nation
Weissberg et al., 2003).
by
adults and
expectancy-value principles throughcommunicating
shaping
element,invokingprinciples of goal
the-
students' goals
the climate, thethirdelementidentified by
goal theory and
Ryan,2000; La Guardia & Ryan,2002). This
Targeted Student Programsfor At-Risk Populations:
Special Focus on Indigenous Students
As discussed, universal
intervention programstypically involve practices
students, whether they be high orlow achievers,motivated, orunmo-
directedatall
tivated. However, therehas been some concernthatsuch programsmay increase
the gap betweenthe
butthe stronggain more (e.g., Ceci &
perspective on educational practicemay hold specific and differentiatedbenefits
for groups thatare at risk, even undera universalintervention paradigm. To illus-
trate, we focuson studentsfrom disadvantagedgroups.Although these groups are
by no
examining the potential fora relational approach in addressing theireducational needs.
strong andthe
struggling studentssuchthatthe strugglersgain
Papierno,2005). We propose thata relational
meansexhaustiveofstudent groups at risk,they arean informativemeansof
In
manycountries, Indigenous
students represent a distinct group ofdisadvan-
across reading, mathematical literacy, and
taged student.In Australia, for example,
scientific literacy,Indigenous studentsachieveata muchlowerstandardthantheir
non-Indigenouscounterparts, and the dropout rate in high school is markedly higher for Indigenousgroups(Groome & Hamilton,1995; Martin,2003c; Munns,
1998). Researchconducted
amongIndigenous studentshas foundthatthe impact
Godfrey,Partington,
Giventhefactthat manyIndigenous students experi-
of positiverelationships on a numberof educationaloutcomescan be substantial
(see, e.g., Collins, 1993; Groome& Hamilton,1995; Richer,
Harslett, & Harrison,1998).
ence difficultieswiththeir teacher, interpersonalrelationships are a criticalcon-
cern when schools are seeking to enhance Indigenous outcomes (Richer et al., 1998).
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Reviews point to threelevels of relationships relevantto theeducationalneeds
students (Martin,2006a, 2006b; Munns, 1998; see also Fanshawe,
of Indigenous
1989). The
firstinvolvesan active daily connectionwiththeschool. This relation-
ship is underpinnedby ongoing connectionswith the Indigenous community,
curriculum, and a focuson theinterests
Indigenous Studiesas part
of Indigenous
withschool enhance students'academic and nonacademic morale (Fanshawe,
1989; Martin,2006a, 2006b; Munns, 1998). The second, interpersonal relation-
ships,
and school, and developingIndigenous cultural knowledge and understanding.
The third,pedagogical relationships, involves
of challenging and
expectations held by
predictors ofthis relationship includeteacher satisfaction, appropriate and
fulviews of students' Indigenous status, collaborativelesson planning, and effec-
tive early intervention policies and programming(Munns, 1998). Taken together,
school, interpersonal, and pedagogical for improving educationaloutcomesof
educationaloutcomesof other disadvantaged minoritiesand
of the
general
studentsas a
policypriority.Together, these aspects of relationship
involvesteachers' getting toknow students,developing trustwithintheclass
connecting withstudents by means
interesting work, effectiveinstructional strategies, and positive
teachersforstudents.In thecontextof Indigenous education,
respect-
relatednesscan be
an organizingconcept
Indigenous students - and potentially the
groups.
educationare echoed in for example,developed a
AfricanAmericans. Notwithstanding
Martin (2003c)
suggested thatthisframework provided a usefulmeans by students'educational status and outcomes.
Indigenous
to Graham, a centralelementof such a motivational psychology must
have been drawnfromthe work of Ladson-Billings with
exemplary
students,developing a community of learners, and encouraging students
can be readily surmised, theseare principles of effec-
anygroup.
In line with this, lessons learned throughIndigenous thoselearnedin othercultural settings. Graham (1994),
taxonomy for considering motivation among
the important historicaland social factorsthat distinguish themfromotherracial
groups, which to thinkabout
According
addresssocializationantecedentsofachievement strivings.Similarly,pedagogical
principles
teachersof AfricanAmerican students (Ladson-Billings, 1995). According to
Ladson-Billings,culturallyresponsive teacherscreatesocial interactions through maintaining fluid teacher-student relationships,demonstrating connectedness
withall
to learn collaboratively. As
However,they have particu-
lar scope
who are academically disadvantaged,
Indigenous
nic minoritiesand
groups where they are mostneeded.
tive teaching thatshouldbe effectivewith
forclassroomscharacterized bydiversity, and in particular withstudents
such as Indigenous minorities (e.g.,
Australians, Native Americans) and educationallydisadvantaged eth-
(e.g., AfricanAmericans and Mexican Americans),
Extracurricular Activity
out-of-school programs.
Extracurricularinvolvement encompasses,among
sport, music,dance,clubs, and church.The
extracurricularactivitiesarea positive influencein youngpeople's lives,including
in theireducational,social, and emotionallives (Barber,Eccles, & Stone, 2001; Cooper, Valentine,Nye, & Lindsay, 1999; Eccles & Barber,1999; Marsh, 1992; Marsh & Kleitman, 2002; Valentine,Cooper, Bettencourt, & DuBois, 2002).
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Extracurricularinvolvementstraversein-schooland
other things, activitiessuch as
suggests thatmost
weight ofevidence
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Significantly, relatednessand
thought to yieldpositive effects.Extracurricular activityprovidesyoungpeople
withsafeand caring environments (McLaughlin,Irby, & Langman,1994)
prosocial adults (Mahoney,Schweder, & Stattin,2001;
2000)
with self-efficacytheory(Bandura,1997;
activityhelpsdevelop socialskillsandsocial
ing a student'ssenseof control, as articulated by
attribution theory(Weiner,1986,
belonging are important reasonssuchactivitiesare
inwhich
Roth& Brooks-Gunn,
areableto promoteself-efficacy andmodeleffective behaviors, consistent
Schunk& Miller,2002). Extracurricular
capital(Broh,2002),thereby build-
Perry & Tunna,1988;Thompson,1994), and autonomy, consistent
1994; seealso
witha self-determination perspective(Deci &
Ryan,2000; La Guardia& Ryan,
2002; Reeveet al.,2004). Moreover, extracurricular activityprovides an adoles-
belonging to a personally valued group(Brown & Evans,
centwitha senseof
2002),harnessingprinciples from expectancy-value andself-determinationframe-
works (Deci & Ryan,2000;
connectionsand
to promote achievementmotivation. Hence,through a relationalframeworkunder-
pinnedbyprinciples salientin
activity can facilitate
Wigfield & Tonks,2002). To theextentthatthese
modeling are aligned withacademic goals,they havethe potential
theorizing, extracurricular
educationalandotheroutcomes.
CooperativeLearning Alsorelevantatthestudentlevelandrelatedin part to goaltheory istherelative emphasis on cooperative(relational) and competitive(anti- oratleasta relational) activities among students. Cooperation canbe operationally definedas the pres-
enceof jointgoals,
(Qin,Johnson, & Johnson,1995). In cooperativesituations, studentsstrivetoreach their goalsthrough the support and joint focusofothersintheir group orclass.In
competitivesituations, studentsstrivetoreachtheir goalsindividually, or
(rather than with) others (Anderman & Maehr,1994;
whereas cooperation isfocusedonthenotionofrelatednessandmutualactionwith
antitheticaltoit.Evidence suggests
the other, thenotionof
that cooperative effortsaremoreeffectivethan competitive effortsfor manylearning-
related tasks, suchas those involvingdecoding andrecallofinformation (Barker
et
duciveto
et
ingsbyarguing thatthe pursuit of jointgoals
ofintellectualand physical resources (all factors relying onrelatednessandinter-
connectedness) contributeto theadvancementof achievementand motivation
underpinning theseoutcomes.
mutual rewards, shared resources, and
complementary roles
against
Barkeret al.,2002).Thus,
competition tendstobe
al.,2002;Johnson,Maruyama,Johnson,Nelson, & Skon,1981), andmorecon-
higher level thinking and problemsolving(Johnson et al., 1981;Qin
al.,1995;Slavin,1983).Cooperativelearning theorists mightexplain suchfind-
andmutualrewardsandthe sharing
Mentoring Withintheschool environment,mentoring harnessesrelatednessbetween younger studentsandolderstudents (oradults) who providesupport and guidance
in
high schoolstudents "adopting"elementary school students,elementary school activitydays(e.g.,high schoolstudents teachingyounger studentsskillsforbetter
particular domains. Mentoring is implemented in numerous ways,including
schoolwork), formerstudents visiting theschool (e.g., to
identifypostschoolpathwaysrelying on academic engagement), underachievers
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choosing
industry(see Noble & Bradford,2000). It has been suggested thattheenhanced
interpersonal connectednessthatis part of
Powell, 2002). In a recent
model representing the development ofstudents' expectancies forsuccess andtask
values,Wigfield and Tonks (2002)
(e.g.,
Froma self-efficacyperspective, students gain a sense of efficacy, at least in part,
through the problem-solvingmodeling
(Bandura, 1997). Mentorsare likely to be powerful channels of modeling and positive communication, and so quality relatednessin the mentor process is an
importantpart ofthis.
Practice at theTeacherand ClassroomLevel
and supportive communicationof others
mentors) beliefs and behaviorson the academic development of students.
a teacher-mentorto work with, or pairings in partnership withlocal
these programs contributes directly to
engagement and achievement gains (Karcher,Davis, &
emphasized therole of significant socializers'
A pervading theme underpinning thetheoreticaltraditionsin PartII is therole
thatstudents gain a senseofcontroland locus through
andbehaviorsinthe development ofstudents' expec-
of teachers (and classroom factors) in shaping students'achievementmotivation.
Attribution theoryproposes
feedbackfromteachersor by observing models demonstrating a sense of control (Fabricius & Hagen, 1984; Perry & Tunna,1988; Petersonet al., 1993; Thompson,
1994; Weiner,1986). Expectancy-valuetheory identifiesthe role of significant
socializers' attitudes,beliefs,
tancies and values (Wigfield & Tonks, 2002). From a goal theoryperspective,
teacher-set tasks,assessment, and groupingstrategies influencethe goals students adopt(Anderman & Maehr,1994; Meece, 1991). Belongingness inthe classroom, centralto self-determination theory, is cultivated by theteacherand thestudents collectedintheclassroom (Deci & Ryan, 2000; La Guardia& Ryan, 2002; Reeve
et al., 2004).
portive communicationofteachers (Bandura,1997). Froma self-worthmotivation
perspective, Martin,Marsh,Williamson, et al. (2003; see also Covington, 1992,
Students gain
a sense of self-efficacythrough the modeling and sup-
have shownthatstudents'motiveto protect self-worthis
1998; Thompson,1994)
influenced by teachers while otherresearch has demonstratedthe impact of
approval
teacherandclassroom practice can be a vehiclefor providing studentswitha sense
communion positedby Bakan
some fourdecades
lapping
ment, and achievement (Bakan, 1966;
1965; Maslow, 1968; Waterman,1981; forlater work, see Deci & Ryan, 2000; McAdams et al., 1996).
see also, for early work,Angyal, 1941,
sense of personalagency thatis a hallmarkofstudentmotivation, engage-
withdrawalon students'fearof failure (Elliot & Thrash,2004). Indeed,
the lines of
of being at one withthe groupalong
ago and yet
letstudentsretainthe complementary butnonover-
the case, it is clear thatthemeans by whichteachersand class-
room practice affectachievementmotivationare directly and indirectlyshapedby
relationalfactorsand
that instructional,professionaldevelopment, teacherretentionand training, and
organizationalpractices can be
of connectiveinstruction may
have
and processes.
At theteacherand classroom level, we suggest
All this
being
processes.
conceptualized in termsoftheserelationalfactors
In
particular, the emergingconcept
implications forteachers' ongoingprofessionaldevelopment, the importance
positive(young)
adultstoteacher
ofteacherretentionand attractingprosocial and
training, and thenatureof classroom composition in affecting themotivationand
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engagement of studentsand classroomclimate. Although notthe only teacherand classroom practices thataffectachievement motivation,they area usefulandinfor- mativemeans by whichto frame practice in relationalterms.
ConnectiveInstruction To theextentthat relationships are a vital
engagement, and achievement, teacherswho frame practice inrelationaltermsare
more likely to foster motivated, engaged, and achieving
support this contention (e.g., Abbott& Ryan, 2001;
Elicker & Fortner-Wood,1995; Fyson, 1999; Kontos &
underpinning of student motivation,
students. Many studies
Battistich& Horn, 1997;
Wilcox-Herzog, 1997a,
1997b; Martin,2006d). Specifically, research supports the followingpoints:
a. Students'sense of support(e.g., being liked,respected, and valued by the teacher)predicts their expectancies forsuccess and valuing of subject mat- ter. Indeed, support fromteacheris a consistently influentialfactorin moti- vationand achievement (Goodenow, 1993a).
b. Studentswhobelievethattheirteacheris caring also believe they learnmore (Teven & McCroskey,1997).
c. Students' feelings of acceptanceby teachersare associated with emotional, cognitive, and behavioral engagement in class (Connell & Wellborn,
1991).
d. Teacherswho support a student's autonomy tendtofacilitate greater motiva-
tion,
curiosity, and desirefor challenge(Flink,Boggiano, & Barrett,1990).
higher in
warmthtendto develop greater confidencein students
e. Teachers
(Ryan & Grolnick,1986).
Conversely, researchalso supports the following conclusions:
f. Whenteachersaremore controlling, studentstendtoshowless mastery moti-
vationand lowerconfidence (Deci,
g. Teacherswho are not perceived as
Schwartz,Sheinman, & Ryan,1981).
warm typically evince lowermotivation
and achievement among students (Kontos & Wilcox-Herzog,1997b).
Relationships,therefore, are centralto theissue of teaching
concept of connective instruction, builton the previouslyproposedpastoralpeda-
gogy(Cavanagh,2001; Hunter,1994; Martin,2006a, 2006b),
(Bergum,2003; Boyd, MacNeil, & Sullivan,2006; Gadow, 1999), and connective
pedagogy (Corbett,2001a, 2001b; Corbett& Norwich, 1999),
Pastoral pedagogy, introduced by Hunter (1994), describedhow modernteachers harness principles of theChristian pastorate to shape theethical development of
students (see also Cavanagh,2001). Relational pedagogy refersto pedagogy thathas
as itsfoundationtheneed for good relationships betweenstudentand teacherthat
must also be
Extending Gadow's (1999) work,
teaching that interpersonally connectswith learners, seeks to make the learning material meaningful(i.e., anotherformof connection), connectswithexternalsec-
torstomaximizestudent development, and looks toconnectwith significantothers,
and instruction.The
relational pedagogy
is relevanthere.
accompanied by enhanced student learning(Boyd et al., 2006).
connective pedagogy deals withthe delivery of
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such as parents, in students'lives (Corbett,2001a, 2001b; Corbett& Norwich,
1999).
Martin (2006a, 2006b; see also Martino& Pallotta-Chiarolli,2003; Munns,1998, for cognateperspectives) offeredan adaptation of thesenotionsto more centrally position relatednessand connectednessbetweenteacherand studentin thecontext of instructionitself.Martin proposed suchinstruction - connectiveinstruction - as thatwhichconnectsthestudentand teacheron threelevels: thelevel of substance and subject matter, the interpersonallevel, and the instructionallevel (see also Martino& Pallotta-Chiarolli,2003; Munns, 1998). Hence, connectiveinstruction comprises three relationships: thesubstantive relationship(the connectionbetween
thestudentandthe subject matterand substanceofwhatis taught
tothe what), the interpersonalrelationship(the connectionbetweenthestudentand
theteacherhimselfor herself - i.e., connecting to the who), and theinstructional
relationship(the connectionbetweenthestudentand theinstructionor teaching
i.e.,connecting tothe how).Although connectiveinstruction emphasizes the impact
ofteacheron student, thereis
teacheris able to refineor
instructionon thebasis of students' responses to theteacher'sconnectiveinstruc-
tion.Connectiveinstruction,then,may be viewedas a bidirectional process thatis mutually beneficialand enhancing to bothteacherand student.
-
i.e., connecting
-
also an impact of student(s) on teachersuchthatthe
adjust subject matter, interpersonal relatedness, and
Substantiveconnectiveness (connecting tothe what). The first relationship incon- nectiveinstructionis thatbetweenthe studentand theactual subject matterand
and learning context.Core elementsof
natureof tasksconductedin the
teaching and learning con-
subject
textinclude setting tasksthatare appropriatelychallenging,assigning workthatis
assessment tasks, and
utilizing materialthatarouses
important and meaningful,buildingvariety intocontentand
teaching
matterthatfacilitatestudents'connectiontothe
curiosity and is interesting to youngpeople (e.g.,
These ele-
mentsreflect content,subject matter, and learning tasks to which a studentcan
meaningfully connect.These are a means by whichthestudent engages withthe
whatof
gogy restson
dimensionof
theory, which emphasize relevance, contextualdimensionsof
subject matter,utility, interest, andsatisfactionin
Covington, 1998; Martin,2002a, 2003a, 2003b; Mclnerney,2000).
teaching and learning. A good
deal of this component of relational peda-
the valuing dimensionof expectancy-valuetheory and the mastery
goal
learning(see Eccles, 1983; Elliot,
Tonks,2002).
1997, 1999; Mclnerney, 2000; Wigfield, 1994; Wigfield &
Interpersonal connectiveness (connecting to the who). The second relationship in theconnectiveinstructionframeworkis thatbetweenthestudentand theteacher. Previously identifiedcharacteristicsof qualityinterpersonalrelationships in the
teaching and learning contextinclude
ing
showing no favoritismbut affirming all students,accepting students' individuality,
and
2003b; Slade,
McCroskey, 1997, forresearch confirming the yields of suchrelationalcharacter- istics). These elementsare a means by whichthestudent engages withthewho in the teaching and learning context.This componentexplicitly invokes interpersonal
activelylistening to
students' views, allow-
studentstohave input intodecisionsthataffect them,getting toknow students,
havingpositive butattainable expectations forstudents (Martin,2002a, 2003a,
1990; Goodenow, 1993a; Teven &
2001; see also Flink et al.,
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relationships as centralto learning and instruction -
most
(Ryan & Deci, 2000). Whereasothertheories mightrely on interpersonal related-
ness moreas a conduitfortheirconstructsand
efficacy,control,self-worth, expectations,valuing) - self-determination theory
quite centrallycomprises theneed for interpersonal relatednessas an important end in itself.
withself-determination theory and itsrelatednessconstruct
and byimplication is perhaps
closely aligned
processes(e.g., for enhancing self-
Instructionalconnectiveness (connecting to the how). The third relationship in connectiveinstructionis thatbetweenthestudentand the teaching or instruction itself.Elementsof effectiveinstructioninclude maximizingopportunities forstu- dentsto develop competence,providing clear feedbackto students, explaining
thingsclearly and carefully,injectingvariety into teaching methods, encouraging
studentsto learn fromtheir
schoolworkis relevantor
and allowing
Covington,1997; Craven,Marsh, & Debus, 1991; Martin,2002a, 2003a, 2003b). These elementscharacterize high-quality instructional practice andarea means by
whichthestudent engages withthehowof
considerationteacher-basedbehaviors that
emphasize reward (attributiontheory),nurturing ofstudents' expectancies and valuing ofsub-
ject matter (expectancy-valuetheory),development ofa mastery and improvement focus (goal theory), use of modeling (self-efficacytheory), and reductionof achievementstressand fearof failure (self-worth motivation theory).
mistakes,
clearly demonstrating to studentshow
meaningful,ensuring all students keepup withthe work,
for opportunities to catch up (e.g., Baird, 1999; Bandura, 1997;
teaching and learning.Theybring into
effectivefeedback and
The role of the studentin connectiveinstruction.Connective instructionalso
recognizes that teaching is nota unidirectional process.Rather, ateach ofthethree
levels
teacherto refineor adjust therelevantlevel. For example, in response to a lack of
studentinterestin a particularlesson, theteacher mightadjustsubjectmatter, how he or she is relatinginterpersonally to students, theinstructional techniques them- selves, or a combinationof these. Hence, in the true spirit of relatedness, there existsa bidirectional processpotentiallymutually beneficialto all parties. In sum, connectiveinstruction explicitlyrecognizes thatrelatednessis an instruc-
tionalneedandthatstudentsare likely tobe more
needis
1986; N. Fry,1994; Fyson, 1999; McCarthy et al., 1990). Throughmeeting this relatedness need, connectiveinstructionfacilitatesstudents'identificationwiththe
school and provides a connectionwithinstructionon a more
Munns,1998). Jointly, identificationwithschoolandconnectionwithinstructionare
proposed to promoteadaptive academic engagement and motivation.
(substantive,interpersonal, and instructional) thereis the opportunity forthe
engaged
and motivatedwhenthis
met (Battistich & Horn,1997;Burroughs & Eby,1998; Chavis& Newbrough,
meaningful basis (see
ProfessionalDevelopment Seminal motivation theory and conceptualizing aroundinstructionitself (e.g.,
connective instruction) can also be
development(Bergum,2003; Boyd et al., 2006; Cavanagh, 2001; Corbett,2001a;
Hunter,1994; Martin,2006a, 2006b). Teacher
have been a focusof much priorresearch, witha numberof journals specifically
a basis forteachereducationand professional
training and preservice education
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devotedto it. However,relatively less attentionhas been given to the professional development ofteachersin theworkforce. Teacher professionaldevelopment(orin-servicing) has the potential forenhanc-
ing theeducationaloutcomes of studentsand assisting
effectively in the classroom (Rowe & Rowe, 1999). Cherubini,Zambelli, and Boscolo (2002) examined the effectsof professionaldevelopment on teachers' success in facilitating studentmotivation.Teachers participated in professional
development related to theoreticaland methodological aspects of motivation researchand strategies to modify and sustainstudentmotivation.Their findings showedthat participants increasedtheir practicalknowledge aboutstudentmotiva-
tion, werebetterable to
new instructional programs to sustaintheirstudents'motivation (see also Schorr, 2000). Similarly,Stipek et al. (1998) foundthatteachers participating in profes- sional developmentfocusing on studentmotivationweremore likely to emphasize
mastery and understanding in their teaching, to encourage student autonomy, and
to create psychologically
teachersto operate more
identify and considermotivational problems, and planned
saferclassroom
environments. Participating teachers
an importantpre-
also made more-accurateassessmentsof students'motivation -
cursorto effectiveand targeted intervention (Martin,2008a).
Recentreviewshave
pointed to theneed forteacher professionaldevelopment
in assistingdisengaged
key areas
relationships(Becker
PartsII and III
focuson (a) developing a senseof communityamong students throughrelationally
supportive
(b) cultivatingcooperative and mastery-oriented climates as articulatedin goal
theory(Qin et al., 1995); (c)
Patterson, & Kupersmidt,1998) to develop a sense of belonging
self-determination theory;(d) developingcompetence
contextof interpersonal relatedness (Connell
of thatarticulatedunder self-efficacy and attribution principles,respectively;
(e) reducingemphases on teacher-as-authority(Flink et al., 1990), consistentwith
connectiveinstructional principles introducedabove (see also Bergum, 2003; Boyd et al., 2006; Cavanagh, 2001; Corbett,2001a, 2001b; Hunter,1994; Martin,
2006a, 2006b); and (f) providingpositive role modeling(Hernandez,1995), con-
sistentwith
self-efficacytheory. These are all a means of intentionallydirecting
professionaldevelopment towardrelational understandings of teaching and learn-
ing.
achievement-related theory,key issues, and practices describedabove.
and
disadvantaged students.Itis noteworthy thatone ofthe
targeted forsuch professionaldevelopment is improving teacher-student
& Luthar,2002). Integratingtheory and
researchdetailedin
suggests that professionaldevelopmentalong these lines should
school
structures (Battistich & Horn, 1997; Cumming, 1996);
integrating studentswithintheir peergroups(Bolger,
consistentwith
and personal controlin the
&
Wellborn,1991) along thelines
This accordswithouroverallrelational conceptualization of motivation-and
TeacherRetentionand Training
In almost everyorganizationalsetting, the workplace is changing,
&
oftennot
&
and at a
seeminglyincreasingpace (Schabaracq
sufficiently remunerated (Dollard, 2006). Reports of an
increasing lack of control, less input intodecision making, and less involvementin
long hours,
Cooper, 2000). Most employees work
the scheduling ofworktasksand methodsofworkare consistently associatedwith
stress-relatedworkers'
poorerwell-being(Karasek
compensation claimscontinuetoriseatan alarming rate.For example, inAustralia
Theorell, 1990). Indeed,
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(the contextforthe presentauthors), stress-relatedclaimsincreased by morethan 60% between1996-1997and 2002-2003 (Office of theAustralian Safety and
CompensationCouncil,2006),
working
adults saythey areconcernedabouttheamountofstressintheirlives (Stambor,
2006).
ers
(Martin & Marsh, in press).
among the group of employeesfacingmany or all of theabove pressures
andintheUnited States, morethanhalfof
Of particular relevancetothis review, someresearchers place schoolteach-
Suchresearchhas
identified stress,disengagement,
heavyworkloads, little support, and high turnoverinthis challengingsetting(Fry
&
& Watt,2006; Smithers&
individualcareerand
factorsalsoleadto
ties attracting sufficientnumbersofteachersintoteacher training(G.
Martin,1994;Mayer,2006;McCormack,Gore, & Thomas,2006; Richardson
Robinson,2003) - factorsthat significantlyhamper
employmentdevelopment. Itis important tonotethatsuch
high ratesofteacher attrition,highmobility, andevendifficul-
Fry & Martin,
1994;Organisation forEconomic Co-operation and Development,2005; Smithers
&
Oneoftheeffectsofteacherattritionand mobility isthattherearefewer oppor- tunitiesforconsistentandstable relationships betweenstudentandteacher and,by
implication, fewerconsistent prosocial and positive adultsin students'lives.
Similarly, failureto attract potentiallygood teachersto
limited pool ofavailablesuch people forchildrenand
sequent costofthisintermsofchildren'sand
ive
interpersonalrelationships. The presentreview,then, echoescalls in other
researchfor support needed by teachersandschoolstomore effectively dealwith
thestressorsthatleadto attrition,mobility, andalternativecareerchoices (G.
& Martin,1994; Martin& Marsh, in press;Mayer,2006;
Organisation forEconomic Co-operation and Development,2005; Richardson& Watt,2006; Smithers& Robinson,2003;Vinson,2002).
Robinson,2003;Vinson,2002).
teaching meansa more
youngpeople andthecon-
youngpeople'spotentiallysupport-
Fry
McCormacket al, 2006;
Classroom Composition
Froma
relational perspective, itis also
important toconsiderthenatureand
key theories (e.g.,goaltheory,self-efficacy
numberofstudentsintheclassroom. If, as
theory, attribution theory)propose, motivationandachievementareaffected by
other students),
thenitfollowsthatresearchand
tionofstudentsintheclassroom.
To date, mostmultilevelresearch examining varianceinachievementandmoti- vationattheclassroomlevelattributessuchvariancetotheteachersthemselves
(e.g.,
goalclimates,peers, andmodelswithwhomoneidentifies (e.g.,
practice mustlookmore closely atthe composi-
seeHill&
Rowe,1996;Papaioannou,Marsh, & Theodorakis,2004; Rowe&
attempted to disentangle the
Whatstudentsarecollected together? How
many are
alongside? Howdo they
theyget on?
Rowe,1999).Relatively little research,however, has
effectsoftheteacherfromthoseoftheclass. If, for example, thereis aneffectof
implications from
a relational perspective. Someimmediate questions fromanachievementmotiva-
tion perspective wouldbe:
there?Whereare they seated?Whomdo they workwithor
interact?Howdo
class composition onmotivationand engagement, thenthereare
composition is most
appropriately handled by
multipleteachers, eachofwhomteaches multiple classes. Marsh,Martin, and Cheng
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(2008) conducted such analyses and showed thattherewere some differences betweenclasses butthatthesedifferencesdid not always generalize overdifferent classes taughtby thesame teacher. Hence, overand above teachereffectsare the effectsofclass composition. The researchersconcludedthatboththe quality ofthe teaching and theclassroom composition are factorsin motivation (see also Martin & Marsh,2005). This achievementhas implications forclassroomclimate research, which sug-
gests
tionof studentsin thatclass. Whereas in recent years therehas been substantial
focus on teachereffectivenessand characteristicsof effective teachers, it
now be timely to revisittheissue of class composition and perhaps froma rela-
tional perspective. More specifically, in thecontextof achievement motivation, research mightinvestigate thecharacteristicsofeffective classrooms, thestudents
collected together inthe classroom, thebases on which they arecollected together,
and how they interact. Moving beyond thestudentsthemselvesare otherfactors relevantto theclassroom and itsenvironmentthataffectrelatedness among stu- dentsand betweenstudentsand teachers.These includesuch factorsas theclass-
room's physicalspace (encompassing size,organization offurnitureand equipment,
thatthemotivationalclimate may also be a functionofthe particular collec-
might
lighting,temperature,etc.),
proximity to
day at
into cognate issues such as seating arrangement(Hastings
Marx, Fuhrer, & Hartig,1999), streaming(Marsh,
single-sex class composition(Marsh, 1989; Marsh
Martin& Marsh,2005), and the physicality ofthe
1998; Stone,2001). Hence, class composition and otherclass environmentfactors froma relationaland achievementmotivation perspective arean avenueforfurther research.Moreover, froma relational perspective, such researchwould also need to establishhow muchvariancein achievementmotivationat theclass level is a functionof teacher-studentinteractions (i.e., class-levelvariancedue to teacher- student relatedness) and how muchis unique to student-studentinteractions (i.e.,
class-levelvariancedue to student-student relatedness).
itslocationin theschool itself (e.g., in termsof noise,
and even thetimeof
otherclassrooms forease of movement,etc.),
whichclassroom activitiesare conducted.Priorworkhas been conducted
& Schwieso, 1995;
1987; Marsh & Hau, 2003),
& Rowe, 1996; Martin,2004; learning environment (O'Hare,
Practice at theSchool Level
The theories informing thisdiscussiondeal primarily with intrapsychic, indi-
groups
and
aligned
withresearchand practice
the school level. A thoroughgoing treatmentof
see Duda, 2001; Middleton & Midgley, 1997;
et al., 2004; Roeser et al., 1996; Urdanet al., 1998). The
vidualisticconstructsthataredirectedatindividualsor relatively small
activated by individualssuch as teachers,counselors, psychologists, and thelike.
Although theissue ofrelatedness may be more
at theindividualand interpersonal level, itis important to considerwhat applica-
tionof theory can be directedat
relatednesswould encompass integrated recommendationsat all levels: student,
teacheror classroom, and school.For example,hypothesized under goal theory are mastery and performance classroom climates that also have implications for
whole-school climates (e.g.,
Papaioannou
notionof
fearof
failureand disengagement at theschool level is notinconsistentwith pre-
dictionsunderneed achievementand self-worthmotivationtheories (Atkinson, 1957; Covington, 1992, 1998; McClelleand, 1965). Workintheareasofattributions
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and learned helplessness shows that throughobservingpotent models, even rela- tivelylargegroups can acquirehelpless behaviorsand dispositions(Peterson et al., 1993). Indeed, recentmultilevel modeling researchhas examined school-level
variancein constructscentralto self-efficacy,expectancy-value,goal,
motivation, and self-determinationtheories (Marsh et al., 2008; Martin& Marsh,
2005). Hence, thereareextensionsofachievementmotivation theory and research
to school-level considerationsthatare
addresstwoissues relevanttosuchconsiderations:schoolas community andeffec- tive leadership.Again,they arenotthe only school-level practices thatarerelevant to relationships, but they are a usefulmeans by whichto considerrelatednessat a school level as relevantto achievementmotivation.
self-worth
logical
and defensible. Given this, we
School as Community Cooperative climates develop a sense of community and belonging, consistent with predictions under goal and self-determinationtheories (Ames, 1992; Dweck,
1992; Elliot, 1997; Qin et al., 1995; Ryan & Deci, 2000). A sense of community
affects youngpeople's senseofselfand efficacy. Itcan also
In theeducational context, Becker and Luthar (2002) suggest thatan important
meansof enhancing motivationis
In fact, it has been
social cohesion (e.g., school as community) and a strong academic mission -
schools often pursuing one morethantheother. Indeed, researchunderthe goal theory frameworkhas attempted toresolvesimilardissonance through thearticula-
tionof multiplegoals (e.g., see Heyman & Dweck, 1992; Urdan& Maehr, 1995; Wentzel,1992). Encouragingly, ithas been foundthatachievementcan resultfrom an integratedemphasis on social cohesion and academic mission (Shouse, 1996)
and that psychological school membership(students'perceivedbelonging) is sig-
nificantly linkedto academic
Conversely, alienation may be conceptualized, not just in relationalterms (i.e., not feeling athomeina particularinstitution), butalso inacademicterms (i.e., not being able to relateto particular contentor the presentation of that content). For these
supportgreater school-levelactiontoenhance
reasons, relational perspectives would
a sense of community,belonging, and connectednessat school (followingothers,
e.g.,Cumming,1996; Hernandez,1995; Mann, 1989).
affecttheir engagement.
with
throughpromoting a senseof belonging inschool.
thattherecan be tensionbetweenthe emphasis on
suggested
motivationand achievement (Goodenow, 1993b).
EffectiveLeadership In our discussion of teacher-and classroom-level practice, we describedhow
feedback, modeling of efficacy and control, effectivereward contingencies,expec-
tations, set tasks,
and the transferof fearand
influencestudents'achievementmotivation.It is not inconceivablethatsimilar
dynamics arerelevantat upperlevels, suchas attheschool executiveor leadership
level. Researchintoschool
ofeffective leadership(Edmonds, 1979; Levine & Lezotte, 1990; Marzano,2003; Sammons, 1999). Thereare many featuresofeffective leadership thathave paral-
lels withmotivationand
serveas modeling behavior (see
and students (see expectancy-valuetheory),openness to feedbackand input that
assessmentand groupingstrategies,supportivecommunication,
approval are means by which teachers relationally
effectiveness consistentlyemphasizes
the
importance
achievement theories, includingvisibility and energy that
self-efficacytheory),highexpectations forstaff
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attributionandself-de-
termination theory), and advocacy fortheschoolthatdemonstrates valuing(see
expectancy- value theory). Otherrelationalfeaturesincludeemotionaland
sional support of
nesstothestudent body, interestinandinvolvementwith parents, andlinkstothe
community and industry(Blum,Butler, & Olson, 1987; Hallinger & Murphy,
1987; Levine& Lezotte,1990;Sammons,Hillman, & Mortimore,1995). In imple-
canenhanceteachers'senseofcontroland
autonomy(see
profes-
staff, mutual respect betweenstaffandthe executive, connected-
important notto
sharpdevelopmentaltrajectories occur-
menting school-levelaction along these lines,however, it is
underestimatethe yields ofinterventionatthestudentandclassroomlevels.For
example, inthecontextofthe multiple and
ringthrough childhoodand adolescence, the impact ofrelationalintervention may
be greater whendirectedtostudentsandclassroomsthanwhendirectedtoschool executives.
PartIV: Integrative Model of Theory and Practice
In
finalizing our review, we synthesize its key
elementsintoan
integrative
modelof theory andrelational practice. Table2 presents thismodelandsumma- rizestherelevanttheories, their componentconstructs, recommendededucational practice, and themechanismsand conduitswithinthetheoriesthatinformor implement such practice. Also evidentinthetablearesomeofthe congruencies
betweencentralconstructsinthe model,includingcompetence-based constructs
suchas
as controland
termsofthemechanismsthatarethemeans by whichthesetheoriesand
nentconstructsare relationally translatedtoeducational practice. Theseinclude
therolesof modeling, communicationof
self-efficacy,expectancies, and
autonomy. The
reward contingencies,
worth, andcontrol-basedconstructssuch
tablealso showsthattherearecommonalitiesin
compo-
expectations, task assignment, skill
andfeedbacktostudents - allcentraltomoti-
development,
vation-andachievement-relatedtheoriesdetailedinPartII.
Itis alsoevidentinTable2
that interpersonalrelationships are directly orindi-
practicemay
be
prospective
conceptualized froma relational
relational perspec-
rectlypresent inthe waytheory is manifestedinstudents'academiclives. Moving
beyondtheory, Table2 suggests that interpersonalrelationshipsplay a pivotalpart
in resolvingcomplex orcriticalconcernswith respect tocurrentand
educational practice. Forthesereasons, we argue thatmotivation-andachievement-
based theory,keyissues,
perspective. Hence, the interplay of theory and practice froma
tive provides directionforeducators seeking to enhancestudents'achievement
motivation.
and
Conclusion
Thisreviewhaselucidatedthe multipleways inwhich interpersonalrelationships
affectmotivationandachievement, thebenefitsderivedfromrelational perspectives
onmotivationand engagement, achievementmotivationtheoriesrelevanttorelation-
ships, andrelational practicesunderpinning student-, teacher-or classroom-, and
school-levelactions. Theory andresearch support the proposition that positive rela-
tionships with significant othersarecornerstonesof youngpeople'scapacity tofunc-
tion effectively in
weconcludethat high-qualityinterpersonalrelationships instudents'livescontribute
to theiracademicmotivation,engagement, and achievement. Further, relational
social,affective, andacademicdomains.Witha focusonthe latter,
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TABLE 2
Summaryofconstructs,mechanisms,and practice relevanttorelatedness
Key constructsrelevant
to review
|
Theory |
|
|
Attribution theory |
• |
|
• |
|
|
• |
|
|
Expectancy-value |
• |
theory
Perceived control
Perceived locus
Helplessness
Expectancy for
success
• Valuing of school, subjects, etc.
•
Mechanisms or
conduits
Trileveleducational
practice
Feedback to students Practiceat studentlevel:
|
• Reward |
• Universalstudent |
||
|
contingencies |
programs and |
||
|
• |
Observationof and |
intervention |
|
|
identificationwith |
• Targeted student |
||
|
relevantothers |
programs and |
||
|
• Communicationof |
intervention |
||
|
expectancies |
• Extracurricular |
||
|
• Communicationof |
activity |
||
|
valuing |
• |
Cooperative learning |
|
• Modeling of valuing • Mentoring
• Responses to or treatmentof students in class
Goal theory
Self-determination
theory
Self-efficacy
Self-worthmotivation
theory
•
•
• Social goals
• Motivationalclimate •
• (Approach and
•
•
Masterygoals
Performance goals
Tasks set
• Assessmentand
gradingpractices
Development of
Practiceat teacherand
|
climate |
classroom level: |
|
Reasons for learning • |
Connective |
|
instruction |
|
|
valued by relevant others • Professional |
|
avoidance
extensions)
•
•
•
Relatedness or
belonging
Autonomy
Competence
•
•
•
Warmth, support, and nurturance
Promoting
independence
Self-responsibility
•
development
Teacher retention
and training
• Classroom
composition
• Self-efficacy
•
Control
• Modeling
• Positive
•
communicationfrom
relevantothers
Vicarious influence
• Self-worth • Fear of failure
•
Disengagement
• Approval,
affirmation
• Conditions of love,
approval
• Intergenerational
transferof love
• Reward
contingencies
• Gradingpractices
Practiceat theschool
level:
• School as community
• Effective leadership
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elementsofeducational theoryprovideguidance foreducational practice directedat studentmotivationand achievement.Taken together, this integration of relationally based theory and practice holds implications forresearchers studying issuesrelevant to motivationand achievementand is also relevanttoeducators seeking to enhance educationaloutcomesthat rely in largepart on theextenttowhichtheirstudentsare interpersonally connectedtothe significant othersintheiracademiclives.
Notes
Thisarticlewas in partprepared whilethefirstauthorwas Visiting SeniorResearch Fellowinthe Department ofEducationatthe University ofOxford. Requests forfurtherinformationaboutthis investigation shouldbe senttoAssociate ProfessorAndrew Martin,Faculty ofEducationandSocial Work,University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; e-mail: a.martin@edfac.usyd.edu.au. MartinDowson may be contacted by e-mailatmdowson@acom.edu.au.
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ANDREWMARTINisAssociateProfessorandInternationalSeniorResearchFellowatthe Faculty ofEducationandSocialWork,University of Sydney. Hisareasofresearchinter-
estincludestudentmotivationand
engagement,pedagogy,parenting, and quantitative
researchmethods. MARTINDOWSON is DirectorofAcademic Development attheAustralian College of
Ministries.His coreresearchinterestslie inthe psychology ofmotivationand - particularly froma psychometricperspective.
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