Motivation, Engagement and Educational Performance: International Perspectives on the Contexts for Learning

by Julian G. Elliott, Neil R. Hufton, Wayne Willis, et al.

Book Overview

Key factors that impact upon children's educational motivation and engagement are here considered from an international and comparative perspective. Based upon a major programme of research undertaken in sites in England, the USA and Russia, the authors identify interrelated elements operating at international, national and local levels. These include children's self-perceptions, goals, interests and aspirations, curriculum and pedagogy, peer and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349424587
• ISBN13: 9781349424580
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"