Desire to Learn

1. Motivation

1.1. Beliefs about Intelligence

1.1.1. Product of Effort

1.1.2. Fixed at Birth

1.2. Social Context

1.2.1. School works well for others

1.2.2. Supported, encouraged, welcomed, and validated by teachers and peers

1.2.3. Marked as "different" because teachers look or speak different

1.2.4. Behavior expectations and values are different than the home environment.

2. Engagement

2.1. Academic

2.1.1. On task, completes work

2.1.2. Off task, does not complete work

2.2. Behavioral

2.2.1. Attends class, participates by asking and answering questions

2.2.2. Misses class, does not ask or answer questions

2.3. Cognitive

2.3.1. Understands relevance of knowledge or skill to future success

2.3.2. Misconceptions about relevance of knowledge or skill

2.4. Psychological

2.4.1. Feels understood by teachers and peers, some control over learning

2.4.2. Feels misunderstood, no control over learning