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@article{Renninger2015StudyingTF, title={Studying Triggers for Interest and Engagement Using Observational Methods}, author={K. Ann Renninger and Jessica Bachrach}, journal={Educational Psychologist}, year={2015}, volume={50}, pages={58 - 69}, url={https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:145127205}}
  • K. Renninger, Jessica Bachrach
  • Published 2 January 2015
  • Biology, Education
  • Educational Psychologist

The contribution of observational methods to understanding the processes involved in triggering interest and establishing engagement is discussed and it is suggested that they can offer unique insight into the triggering process.

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