Objective: The objective of the present study is to build upon the existing literature examining the coaching context and how it relates to coaches’ use of autonomy-supportive interpersonal behaviours (i.e. Stebbings, Taylor, Spray, & Ntoumanis, 2012) by identifying additional environmental factors and exploring the role of coach motivation. Design: An academic model designed by Pelletier, Segu...

CALL can be a route to learner autonomy, allowing students to use PC-based software to learn individually, without need of class or teacher. However, language is above all a medium for communication, implying a dialogue of two or more participants: although CALL can provide exercises and lessons in grammar, vocabulary, writing skills etc, it might seem that conversation practice still calls for...

This study explored the initial motivations and intrinsic rewards of eighteen women who chose to become elementary school teacher-librarians. Participants' were consistent with those their classroom teacher-colleagues in most areas examined by study. However, participants indicated three or that appear specific teacher-librarianship: variety, flexibility autonomy. stories provide insight into h...

A longitudinal study examined the relations of maternal autonomy support to children's school adjustment. Autonomy support and other parenting dimensions were measured when children were 5 years old. School measures were teacher-rated academic and social adjustment and achievement in reading and math in grade 3. Regression analyses controlling for age 5 family and child factors (e.g., socioecon...