Learning in Culture and Context: Approaching the Complexities of Achievement Motivation in Student Learning

Learning in Culture and Context: Approaching the Complexities of Achievement Motivation in Student Learning
Author: Janine Bempechat
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2002-07-24
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This volume describes and critically examines the state of the art in research on achievement motivation in ethnically and culturally diverse groups. The authors address three visible shortcomings in the current literature the problems inherent in decontextualized research, the need to consider culture authentically, and the need to recognize differences within groups. This volume considers the greater insights that come from research that is contextualized, emphasizes individual meaning making, and embraces methods of inquiry that allow for a deep conceptual understanding of the rich and varied ways in which achievement and motivation develop both between and within cultures and contexts of learning. This is the 96th issue of the Jossey-Bass series New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development.

Educational Psychology: Constructing Learning

Educational Psychology: Constructing Learning
Author: Dennis M McInerney
Publisher: Pearson Higher Education AU
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1486007074

Educational Psychology: Constructing Learning 6e sets the standard for educational psychology texts in Australia and New Zealand, with its comprehensive, authoritative and research-based coverage of the subject. This edition includes completely updated content to reflect recent advances in the discipline, including revised theory into practice features from 39 international developmental psychologists. The author has retained the constructivist approach that made previous editions so engaging and relevant to student teachers, and content has been constructed around the new Australian Profession Standards for Teachers.

Handbook of Research on Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education

Handbook of Research on Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education
Author: Keengwe, Jared
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 525
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522582878

Online learning has been touted as one way of reducing the cost of higher education while simultaneously addressing the increasing demand for educational opportunity and providing access to hitherto “left out” populations. Many universities are defying tradition by offering completely online degrees for global participants. As such, research is needed to improve the design of online and virtual learning environments to ensure that they are inclusive and culturally adaptive for the global education marketplace. The Handbook of Research on Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education shares paradigms, perspectives, insights, challenges, and best practices for the instructional design and delivery of cross-cultural adult web-based learning experiences and examines adult learner characteristics and competencies critical for the design of these applications. The content within this publication covers trending topics including virtual learning, culturally adaptive environments, and online education and is intended for instructional designers, faculty, administrators, students, and researchers.

Teaching and Learning across Cultures

Teaching and Learning across Cultures
Author: Craig Ott
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2021-06-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493430890

Representing the fruit of a lifetime of reflection and practice, this comprehensive resource helps teachers understand the way people in different cultures learn so they can adapt their teaching for maximum effectiveness. Senior missiologist and educator Craig Ott draws on extensive research and cross-cultural experience from around the world. This book introduces students to current theories and best practices for teaching and learning across cultures. Case studies, illustrations, diagrams, and sidebars help the theories of the book come to life.

Sociocultural Theories of Learning and Motivation

Sociocultural Theories of Learning and Motivation
Author: Dennis M. McInerney
Publisher: IAP
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1617354406

It is now nearly thirty years since sociocultural theories of learning created great excitement and debate amongst those concerned with learning in diverse contexts. Since that time significant advances have been made in sociocultural theory and research. Various sociocultural approaches to the understanding of learning (for example, sociocultural psychology, sociocultural discourse, cultural historical activity theory) have been developed and consolidated and new challenges are currently being addressed. In the motivational arena sociocultural approaches deriving from Vygotsky have only begun to emerge relatively recently. In this Volume we examine and evaluate the achievements of past sociocultural theory and research, and consider the future directions of sociocultural theory and research in the domains of learning and motivation.

Motivating Students to Learn

Motivating Students to Learn
Author: Jere Brophy
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2004-04-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135618461

Written specifically for teachers, this book offers a wealth of research-based principles for motivating students to learn within the realities of a classroom learning community. Its focus on motivational principles rather than motivational theorists or

Handbook of Motivation at School

Handbook of Motivation at School
Author: Kathryn R. Wentzel
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2016-02-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317681266

The second edition of the Handbook of Motivation at School presents an integrated compilation of theory and research in the field. With chapters by leading experts, this book covers the major theoretical perspectives in the field as well as their application to instruction, learning, and social adjustment at school. Section I focuses on theoretical perspectives and major constructs, Section II on contextual and social influences on motivation, and Section III on new directions in the field. This new edition will have the same popular organizational structure with theories at the beginning. It will also include new chapters that cover motivation as it relates to identity, culture, test anxiety, mindfulness, neuroscience, parenting, metacognition, and regulatory focus.

Research Anthology on Adult Education and the Development of Lifelong Learners

Research Anthology on Adult Education and the Development of Lifelong Learners
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1551
Release: 2021-03-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1799887340

Whether it is earning a GED, a particular skill, or technical topic for a career, taking classes of interest, or even returning to begin a degree program or completing it, adult learning encompasses those beyond the traditional university age seeking out education. This type of education could be considered non-traditional as it goes beyond the typical educational path and develops learners that are self-initiated and focused on personal development in the form of gaining some sort of education. Essentially, it is a voluntary choice of learning throughout life for personal and professional development. While there is often a large focus towards K-12 and higher education, it is important that research also focuses on the developing trends, technologies, and techniques for providing adult education along with understanding lifelong learners’ choices, developments, and needs. The Research Anthology on Adult Education and the Development of Lifelong Learners focuses specifically on adult education and the best practices, services, and educational environments and methods for both the teaching and learning of adults. This spans further into the understanding of what it means to be a lifelong learner and how to develop adults who want to voluntarily contribute to their own development by enhancing their education level or knowledge of certain topics. This book is essential for teachers and professors, course instructors, business professionals, school administrators, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the latest advancements in adult education and lifelong learning.

Motivating Every Learner

Motivating Every Learner
Author: Alan McLean
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2009-05-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1446244121

′Teachers everywhere should read this book: I taught for fifteen years and would have given a lot for a book like this! It not only helps you to understand children and why they do what they do, but shows you how to support them in ways that work. This is real psychology! It also encourages you to reflect on your own Teaching Style....and increase your effectiveness. Could any Teacher find a more worthwhile read? I don′t think so...enjoy!′ - Amazon Review Do you understand what motivates the children in your class? How can you help children to understand their own behaviour? And what effects can this have on learning? This fascinating book explores the interactions between teachers and pupils, presenting new ways of engaging young people in learning. Alan McLean′s very practical approach shows teachers how to understand children′s learning stances - the modes of behaviour that children bring with them to the classroom. Linking this to specific teaching methods, he shows how teachers can shape their teaching to help children learn more effectively. Chapters covers: - What makes pupils tick? - What pupils do to motivate themselves - Understanding children′s emotions - What teachers can do to motivate pupils - Personality styles and how to work with them effectively - Children′s learning stances