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Guidance prior to completing this discussion. It will assist you in testing
your knowledge and prepare you for this activity.
Self-determination theory suggests students’ academic motivation at
school can be understood in terms of three fundamental human
needs—autonomy, competence, and relatedness— that are essential
for optimal functioning, growth and integration, and social
development and personal well-being. For your initial post:
Think back to your middle and high school years. Briefly describe how
your school fostered a sense of autonomy, competence, and
relatedness.
Identify any trends in self-determination that were present at the time
you were in school and proved effective in fostering positive results.
Describe general areas of weakness in terms of these three needs.
Indicate what an ideal school that satisfies young people’s fundamental
needs might look like.
Lastly, examine the roles that parents, teachers, and schools have in
fostering an environment to meet these needs.
ABS 200 Week 4 DQ 2 School Shooting
Aftermath