Download or read book The Cultural Basis of Achievement Motivation written by Xingyu Li and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What motivates students to achieve is a question that educators, parents, and policy makers in every country seek to answer. A scientific understanding of this question can help us designing interventions that foster student achievement and unleash the potential of all members of a society, regardless of their economic, racial/ethnic, and cultural background. However, for decades, scientific research has approached this question from a single perspective--a perspective that derives from data accumulated largely from WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic) samples. Not until recently have researchers begun to understand the power of culture--that what moves people to action depends on the culture they identify with or live in. Research from multiple disciplines in individualistic Western societies across decades converges on the finding that students' independent "self"--personal preference, agency, and choice drive their actions and educational outcomes. By contrast, societies grounded in collectivism, which includes the majority of societies outside North America and Western Europe, are often animated by cultural models of agency that encourage the construal of one's self as interdependent with close others and as a part of a social whole. In this dissertation, I present evidence on how societies' differential levels of emphasis on cultural individualism shapes the relationship between students' passion and achievement, explains the prevailing gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and shed lights on training global and fair Artificial Intelligence (AI). Implications for appreciating diverse forms of achievement motivation across cultures and building meritocratic educational systems are discussed.
Download or read book Student Motivation written by Farideh Salili and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the latest developments in the major theories of student motivation as well as up-to-date research on the contextual and cultural variables that influence learning motivation in educational settings. An international roster of experts provides ample illustration of the complexities that are revealed when the study of cultural and contextual interactions is combined with motivational and cognitive variables.
Download or read book Academic Motivation and the Culture of Schooling written by Cynthia Hudley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-07-30 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decades of research indicate the important connections among academic motivation and achievement, social relationships, and school culture. However, much of this research has been conducted in homogenous American schools serving middle class, average achieving, Anglo-student populations. This edited volume will argue that school culture is a reflection of the society in which the school is embedded and comprises various aspects, including individualism, competition, cultural stereotypes, and extrinsically guided values and rewards. They address three specific conceptual questions: How do differences in academic motivation for diverse groups of students change over time? How do students' social cognitions influence their motivational processes and outcomes in school? And what has been done to enhance academic motivation? To answer this last question, the contributors describe empirically validated intervention programs for improving academic motivation in students from elementary school through college.
Download or read book Learning in Culture and Context Approaching the Complexities of Achievement Motivation in Student Learning written by Janine Bempechat and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2002-07-24 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Bridging Cultures written by Carrie Rothstein-Fisch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-10-17 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridging Cultures: Teacher Education Module is a professional development resource for teacher educators and staff developers to help preservice and in-service teachers become knowledgeable about cultural differences and understand ways of bridging the expectations of school settings with those of the home. In a nonthreatening, cognitively meaningful way, the Module is based on teacher-constructed and tested strategies to improve home-school communication and parent involvement. These innovations were developed as part of the Bridging Cultures Project, which explores the cultural value differences between the individualistic orientation of mainstream U.S. schools and the collectivistic orientation of many immigrant families. The goal of the Bridging Cultures Project is to support and help teachers in their work with students and families from immigrant cultures. The centerpiece of the Module is training resources, including an outline, an agenda, and a well-tested three-hour script designed as a lecture-discussion with structured opportunities for guided dialogue and small-group discussion. Throughout the script, "Facilitators Notes" annotate presentation suggestions and oversized margins encourage integration of the facilitator's personal experiences in presenting and adapting the Module. Ideas for using the Readings for Bridging Cultures are provided. A section of overhead transparencies and handout masters is included. The Module also provides a discussion of the role of culture in education and the constructs of individualism and collectivism, an overview of the effects of the Bridging Cultures Project, and evaluation results of the author's use of the Module in two sections of a preservice teacher education course. Bridging Cultures: Teacher Education Module brings the successful processes and practices of the Bridging Cultures Project to a larger audience in college courses and in professional development arenas. Designed for use in one or two class sessions, the Module can be incorporated in courses on educational psychology, child development, counseling psychology, and any others that deal with culture in education.
Download or read book Work Orientation and Job Performance written by Douglas E. Mitchell and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1987-11-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With critical attention focused on education, and the teaching profession itself under close scrutiny by federal, state, and local officials and governing boards, a heightened sense of the need to attract and retain good teachers has surfaced as a national priority. Based on data collected on elementary school teachers, principals, and central office administrators in a large unified school district, the authors draw upon cultural rather than economic or psychological concepts to reveal and explain how educators become oriented to their work responsibilities. The book presents a comprehensive description of the rewards and incentives provided for teachers. It also describes the roles of principals and links the principal's work to classroom performance and teaching effectiveness. Throughout this fascinating account the authors describe and reflect upon the ways in which teaching is controlled by a system of beliefs and meanings that specify the overall purposes of schooling and establish norms for social relationships with students and colleagues.
Download or read book How People Learn II written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many reasons to be curious about the way people learn, and the past several decades have seen an explosion of research that has important implications for individual learning, schooling, workforce training, and policy. In 2000, How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition was published and its influence has been wide and deep. The report summarized insights on the nature of learning in school-aged children; described principles for the design of effective learning environments; and provided examples of how that could be implemented in the classroom. Since then, researchers have continued to investigate the nature of learning and have generated new findings related to the neurological processes involved in learning, individual and cultural variability related to learning, and educational technologies. In addition to expanding scientific understanding of the mechanisms of learning and how the brain adapts throughout the lifespan, there have been important discoveries about influences on learning, particularly sociocultural factors and the structure of learning environments. How People Learn II: Learners, Contexts, and Cultures provides a much-needed update incorporating insights gained from this research over the past decade. The book expands on the foundation laid out in the 2000 report and takes an in-depth look at the constellation of influences that affect individual learning. How People Learn II will become an indispensable resource to understand learning throughout the lifespan for educators of students and adults.
Download or read book COMPLETE MBA written by Rittik Chandra and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2013-07-25 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "COMPLETE MBA" is the ULTIMATE GUIDE to provide knowledge of the underlying theoretical background and knowledge of management practice. This book comprises most important subjects such as: 1. BUSINESS ETHICS 2. BUSINESS LAWS 3. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 4. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 6. BANKING 7. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 8. MARKETING MANAGEMENT 9. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 10. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 11. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 12. RESEARCH METHODS IN MANAGEMENT 13. ENTREPRENEURSHIP The major objectives of this book , i.e. “COMPLETE MBA” are as follows: Foster knowledge of different business, administration and management disciplines. Appreciate the practice of management Develop critical thinking and analytical skills Develop problem solving and decision making skills Understand team dynamics and team work in the workplace Develop skills to write succinct reports and present reports to stakeholders Make students career ready for positions in business and management.
Download or read book Development of Achievement Motivation written by Allan Wigfield and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses research and theory on how motivation changes as children progress through school, gender differences in motivation, and motivational differences as an aspect of ethnicity. Motivation is discussed within the context of school achievement as well as athletic and musical performance. Key Features * Coverage of the major theories and constructs in the motivation field * Focus on developmental issues across the elementary and secondary school period * Discussion of instructional and theoretical issues regarding motivation * Consideration of gender and ethnic differences in motivation
Download or read book Foundations of Chinese Psychology written by Kwang-Kuo Hwang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-12-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mainstream psychology emanated from European-American and Judeo-Christian philosophical and scientific traditions. The application of this viewpoint, which embeds colonial and imperialist concepts is less relevant to Asian and other indigenous cultures. Although it has been accepted by non-Western scholars in an attempt to emulate Western scientific practice, the mainstream viewpoint is in a process of transformation to accommodate geographically relevant perspectives. In this light, Foundations of Chinese Psychology, bridges the gap between western and eastern traditions and elaborates on theories based on local phenomena, findings, and experiences by research methods that are contextually appropriate. Using a guiding principle of cultural psychology – ‘one mind, many mentalities’, this book advocates the balancing of a global psychology concept without sacrificing that of a specific locality and people. It analyzes the basics of Confucionism and compares them to Western ethical thinking, arriving at a series of theories concerning social exchange, face, achievement motivation, organizational behaviors, and conflict resolution. Beyond the specifics of a particular culture, this book exemplifies the act of constructing autonomous social science that may be emulated in other non-Western settings. It also serves as an excellent guide for cross-cultural research as well as a caveat on the limitations of presumptive individualism and exclusionary perspectives.
Download or read book Cultural Identity and Ethnicity in the Pacific written by Jocelyn Linnekin and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Achievement Motivation and Behavior as a Function of Cultural Values and the Social Context written by Amy J. Dabul and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Entrepreneurial Personality written by Elizabeth Chell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-05-09 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a timely set of views on the entrepreneurial personality in a systematic and scholarly manner. It will be of great interest to academics in the fields of entrepreneurship, applied psychology and sociology.
Download or read book Culture Self and Motivation written by Avi Kaplan and published by IAP. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of the chapters in this volume—past and present collaborators of Marty Maehr, and a few of his former graduate students along the years—are motivational researchers who conduct research using diverse methods and perspectives, and in different parts of the world. All, however, see their intellectual roots in Marty’s theoretical and empirical work. The chapters in this book are divided into two sections: Motivation and Self and Culture and Motivation. Clearly, the distinctions between these two sections are very blurry, as they are in Marty’s work. And yet, when the authors were asked to contribute their chapters, the research questions they addressed seemed to have formed two foci, with personal motivation and socio-cultural processes alternating as the core versus the background in the two sections.
Download or read book Developing Achievement Motivation in Adolescents written by Alfred S. Alschuler and published by Educational Technology. This book was released on 1973 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sociocultural Origins of Achievement written by Martin L. Maehr and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Decade Ahead written by Stuart Karabenick and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06-23 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes chapters which examine the associations between motivation and other constructs, such as emotion and self-regulation. This title also features chapters that examine sociocultural approaches to the study of motivation, the motivation of African American students and teachers' motivation, and the policy implications of motivation research.
