humanizing language learning materials helps language teachers to design activities that are linked to learn- ers’ lives and experiences. this can result in higher motivation and engagement in the process of foreign language learning. self-determination theory-based instruction enhances learners’ engagement and motiva- tion through supporting the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competen...

Humanizing language learning materials helps language teachers to design activities that are linked to learn- ers’ lives and experiences. This can result in higher motivation and engagement in the process of foreign language learning. Self-determination theory-based instruction enhances learners’ engagement and motiva- tion through supporting the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competen...

labeling theory is one of the most famous theories in criminology domain. the pivots of this theory consist of the role of power owners in definition of crime and determination of offender, effects of labeling and solutions for prevention of entering label. with study the pivots of labeling theory in islamic sources, we observe that however there is no similarity between religious bases and bas...

most of authors (1-7) have used discontinious methods based on trial and error procedures for determination of optimum distribution of kh and ?h. optimal control theory has not been used for gas reservoirs. hence, in this paper optimal control theory is utilized for mathematical simulation of gas reservoir and optimum distributions of kh and ?h are presented. one of themain advantages of this n...

This paper presents a review of self-determination as a positive youth development construct. The definition and conceptualization of the concept are examined from the perspective of self-determination theory and the functional theory of self-determination. Theories of self-determination from the perspective of motivation and skills enhancement are examined. Factors contributing to self-determi...

The present collection of articles in this special issue on selfdetermination theory (SDT) reflects the quality and creativity of the research conducted by Canadian motivation researchers. In this concluding article, we make some general comments that underscore common elements in these articles. Furthermore, we highlight some issues that may not have attracted researchers’ attention but would ...