Student Motivation: The Culture and Context of Learning (The Springer Series on Human Exceptionality)

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.

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sixteen Chapters Discuss Current Theories And Research On Student Motivation, Including Attribution Theory, Goal Orientation Theory, And Observations On The Context Of Learning And Classroom Discussion. Current Research Is Both Presented And Assessed. Particular Attention Is Given To The Role Of Values, Self-esteem, And Cultural Diversity. Contributors Include Scholars In Psychology, Education, And Social Science, From The United States, Asia, And Europe. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)