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What you'll learn

Students will be able to define Self-Determination Theory.

Students will be able to explain how motivational strategies can impact engagement and performance.

Students will be able to summarize applications of SDT in a number of social contexts.

Skills you'll gain

Human Development

Goal Setting

Employee Engagement

Mindfulness

Self-Motivation

Personal Development

Coaching

School Psychology

Psychology

Culture

Self-Awareness

Relationship Building

Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

Social Sciences

Psychotherapy

Motivational Skills

Learning Theory

Cultural Diversity

There are 5 modules in this course

In this course, Professor Richard Ryan, co-founder of the theory, will provide an overview of SDT with special emphasis on how autonomy, competence, and relatedness supports and facilitates behavioral persistence, quality of relationships, and healthy developmental processes, among other topics. He will also discuss the convergence of behavioral phenomenological and neuropsychological aspects of autonomy within SDT research. In addition, he will illustrate practical applications of SDT, with emphasis on educational, work, sport, healthcare and psychotherapy settings.

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