Table 2 Items in the 26-item and 19-item Forms of the MUSIC Inventory

Empowerment

* M1 = I have the opportunity to decide for myself how to meet the course goals.

M2 = I have the freedom to complete the coursework my own way.

M3 = I have options in how to achieve the goals of the course.

M4 = I have control over how I learn the course content.

M5 = I have flexibility in what I am allowed to do in this course.

Usefulness

U1 = In general, the coursework is useful to me.

U2 = The coursework is beneficial to me.

U3 = I find the coursework to be relevant to my future.

* U4 = I will be able to use the knowledge I gain in this course.

U5 = The knowledge I gain in this course is important for my future.

Success

S1 = I am confident that I can succeed in the coursework.

S2 = I feel that I can be successful in meeting the academic challenges in this course.

S3 = I am capable of getting a high grade in this course.

S4 = Throughout the course, I have felt that I could be successful on the coursework.

Interest

* I1 = The coursework holds my attention.

I2 = The instructional methods used in this course hold my attention.

I3 = I enjoy the instructional methods used in this course.

I4 = The instructional methods engage me in the course.

* I5 = I enjoy completing the coursework.

* I6 = The coursework is interesting to me.

Caring

* C1 = The instructor is available to answer my questions about the coursework.

C2 = The instructor is willing to assist me if I need help in the course.

C3 = The instructor cares about how well I do in this course.

C4 = The instructor is respectful of me.

C5 = The instructor is friendly.

* C6 = I believe that the instructor cares about my feelings.