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Quote of the day

8:02 pm on the 18th of January, 2007

“Few are moved by the pot of gold at the end of the impossible rainbow; few, likewise, by the easy capture of the paltry.”
Biggs, J. B. AND Moore, P., 1993. The Process of Learning Sydney: Prentice Hall

Motivation is proving to be an important part of my research in my final year project. What is it that makes people want to learn? The combination of the chance of success and the perceived value of what can be learned, suggested Biggs.

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  1. big bruv

    Accrding to Stuart Pearce, a ferrari helps to motivate the young and listless

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/6277607.stm

    (third bottom entry)

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