ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the importance of each, the issue surrounding them related to science education. It explores how learning technologies might play a role in mitigating the issues. Self-efficacy is tied to a student’s behavior in the classroom so that their ability to learn is impacted, particularly their ability to comprehend complex ideas, such as those of evolution or scientific inquiry. Positive, successful experiences raise self-efficacy, whereas negative, unsuccessful ones lower it. Motivation is hugely important in learning and assessment. The National Assessment of Educational Progress included a question measuring self-efficacy, which asked students to rate the phrase. Motivation is a critical aspect of authentic science learning. The chapter highlights the aspects of motivation— self-efficacy, interest, and growth mindset— are not only individually important, but they are tightly related to one another as well as to learning. As educational technologies become more ubiquitous, curricula should focus on leveraging these motivational factors to support learning.
