Concurrent 45 min

Enhancing Academic Self-Perception and Motivation in Middle School Students

Saturday, November 15, 2025

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Location: Convention Center, 329

Grade Level: 6-8

Adeyemi J. Adediran

Graduate Assistant, Educational Psychology
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana, United States
Ophelie Desmet

Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology
Ball State University
MUNCIE, Indiana, United States
AR

Al Robiullah

Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana, United States

Short Description: This study examines the effectiveness of the Achievement Motivation Enhancement (AME) curriculum on academic self-perception, motivation, and metacognition in middle school students. We present quantitative and qualitative findings that demonstrate the curriculum's impact on students' self-perception, motivation, and metacognition.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will understand the impact of AME on academic self-perception.
Participants will gain insight into how the AME curriculum positively affects students' motivation and self-regulatory skills.
Participants will understand the significant positive effects of the AME curriculum on students' metacognition.