How self-determination theory can assist our understanding of the teaching and learning processes in medical education. AMEE Guide No. 59

ten Cate, Olle; A. Kusurkar, Rashmi; C. Williams, Geoffrey

doi:10.3109/0142159x.2011.595435

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How self-determination theory can assist our understanding of the teaching and learning processes in medical education. AMEE Guide No. 59

Published in Medical Teacher • Dec 1, 2011

Authors:

Olle ten Cate

Rashmi A. Kusurkar

Geoffrey C. Williams

Abstract

Self-determination Theory (SDT), designed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, serves among the current major motivational theories in psychology. SDT research has been conducted in many areas, among which are education and health care, but its applications in medical education are rare. The potential o...

Subject

Deci-

Autonomy

Competence (human resources)

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