The relevance of attribution theory to educational psychology

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « 31, 1163-1167 Weiner, B. (1979) A theory of motivation for some classroom experiences , Journal of educational psychology, 71, 3-25 Weiner, B. (1985) An ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Weiner's (1979) theory of achievement attribution. The importance of controllability as a critical determinant of the expectancy of success. The effect of antecedent and program-specific attribution training in combination with...»

The positive impact of video games on the academic performance of students

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   05/28/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Enhancing Student Motivation: A Schoolwide Approach Educational Psychologist 26.3 399-427. Mangis, Carol A. Play with a Purpose . PC Magazine (2005) 24.13. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Video game playing as a means of informal learning . Definition of informal learning. Views on the addictive behavior towards video games. The standard way of thinking about video games . Learning of imperative spatial and cognitive...»

To passively match or to actively change: Evaluation of studies and some thinking on matching instruction to student learning style

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « basic skills students enrolled in GED classes represented a special case, age and maturity, learner's educational purpose, motivation, and characteristics all ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The term instruction.. Evaluation of Minotti's, Spoon and Schell's Research.. Aim of the research.. Participant recruitment and assignment procedure.. Spoon & Schell's study.. The measuring instruments Minotti selected.. The...»

Motivation in the classroom

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   05/05/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion; Bibliography. Motivation in the classroom Teachers should always try to inspire their students to learn. Sadly, not all ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Allowing students to choose what they learn. Assumptions about their students and what they are capable of. The article, 'Ice Breaker' by Krystal Joplin. Motivation as a classroom goal. Social interaction . C...»

Educational collaboration

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Educational/training: "[t]he consultant transmits needed knowledge, information, and skills to the authors did not report on the motivation professionals may ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. individual issues in collaboration.. Examination of the success of collaboration according Kluth and Straut.. A quantitative study comparing performance on several vectors between students in a collaborative environment.. Quantitative...»

Higher educational systems: A Comparative Study between China and UK

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Research papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   32 pages
Document abstract : «Abstract: The background of the research; Motivation for the study; Research Curriculum design of the two higher educational systems: Curriculum design in British ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. The background of the research. Motivation for the study. Research questions. Methodology and scope of the study. Aim of the research . The origin of the two systems. The origin of British higher education. The origin of Chinese higher...»

Stanford Five-City Project Analysis

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/06/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « of educational strategies. With the subgroups as their framework, the Stanford Five-City Project was able to better address the population s motivation to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Logistically the Stanford Five-City Project was a large-scale program with intervention efforts targeted at multiple populations, channels, and risk factors. The Stanford Five-City Project approached a variety of risk factors and population...»

Second Language Acquisition

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   06/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Intrinsic motivation refers to the personal motivation of a student to acquire a one of the variety of compulsory tests necessitated in educational institutions ...»

Synopsis abstract : «An individual may pursue a study on acquiring a second language skill for various reasons and motivation.. Following a learner's utilitarian purpose, the clear benefit of acquiring English as second language is to have a competitive edge in the...»

Is education in Japan is truly meritocratic?

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   05/11/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Pupils have hence great personal ambition and motivation. Furthermore discussed. In fact, a new trend is emerging: educational bifurcation. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Japanese education system. The meritocracy issue. The necessary evils in the Japanese education system. The differences between top and middle ranked high schools. The rising cost of education. C...»

Education: A necessary determination

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   07/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Works cited. The motivation to become well educated can be affected by many factors; however, it is an extremely essential part of everyday life. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Excuse for the lack of enthusiasm to learn. Plato's "Allegory of the Cave". Emotional and physiological aspects of learning. The definition of education. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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