Term
Spring 2017
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MAESL
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Laura Halldin
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Lisa A Robb
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Rebecca Hunter
Abstract
The research question addressed in this project was, how does goal setting impact intrinsic motivation and does it help lead to enhanced learning at the kindergarten level? It documents one teacher’s creation of letter identification pre and post-tests along with check points in between the pre and post-tests. She utilized student graphing charts to document student progress. It integrates Frank’s seven-step process on how to set a goal for yourself. It also discusses Locke’s theories for goal setting and Deci & Ryan’s SelfDetermination Theory. The author documents results collected based on the different tests to help validate the study. She describes both success and struggles in implementing the study and concludes that her findings agree with those of previous researchers.
Research Methodology
Action Research
Keywords
ESL/ ELLs, Motivation, Goal setting
Recommended Citation
Beal, Melissa A., "How Does Goal Setting Impact Intrinsic Motivation And Does It Help Lead To Enhanced Learning At The Kindergarten Level?" (2017). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4334.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4334