Research on Sociocultural Influences on Motivation and Learning

by McInerney, Dennis M.

• ISBN13: 9781930608627
• ISBN10: 1930608624
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Information Age Pub Inc

Table of Contents

Introduction
Modern Education Needs Cross-Cultural Psychology	p. 1
Beyond Dichotomous Characterizations of Student Learning: New Directions in Achievement Motivation Research	p. 15
A Comparison of Motivational and Critical Thinking Orientations Across Ethnic Groups	p. 37
The Contexts of Individual Motivational Change	p. 61
Social Representations of School Failure in Brazilian Public Schools: A Framework for Understanding and Change	p. 99
The Impact of Sociocultural Context on Future Goals and Self-Regulation	p. 119
Uncovering Sociocultural Influences Leads to a Call for Personalized Learning	p. 139
Perceived Parenting Success of Mothers in Japan	p. 159
Fathers' Role in the School Success of Adolescents: A Singapore Study	p. 183
Correlates of Achievement in the United Arab Emirates: A Sociocultural Study	p. 205
Engaged Reading: A Multi-level Approach to Considering Sociocultural Factors with Diverse Learners	p. 231
Adolescent Second Language Writers in China: A Sociocultural Analysis	p. 265
Achievement in Mathematics and Language Arts: A Comparative Study of Canadian and German Preservice Teachers' Beliefs	p. 291
Native American Influence on Curriculum and Instruction	p. 325
Sociocultural Context and Service Learning Inside and Outside of the University Classroom	p. 339
Play and Learning in School: A Motivational Approach	p. 363
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