Motivation in the classroom

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   05/05/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « by being a) conceptually relevant; b) supportive of intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy and and strategy learning with alternating discussion and reading; and e ...»

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...»

The distinction between internalism and externalism about moral motivation. Does Smith's argument against externalism work?

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « on moral motivation by asserting that externalism is based on moral fetishism . But this charge of moral fetishism , based on the opposite reading of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Moral motivation and the way it functions.. Internalism and the view that moral beliefs function as a motivating factor. . Internalist view vs the externalists view on moral motivation.. Externalist acceptance of the Human theory of...»

Teaching children reading and writing

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   02/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « "These concepts give children the motivation to attend help teachers to identify how much early learners know about the conventions of reading and writing. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Children's development in reading.. Two effective predictors of reading achievement.. Observing and evaluating children's written work.. 2 years 11 months old children.. 3 years 2 months old children.. 4 years 4 months old...»

The Application of Metacognitive Reading Strategies by Learning From and Teaching Disabled Students in the Regular Classroom

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   06/24/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « taught, but the focus is on the strategy involved in reading about and easily accessible knowledge to practice a newly learned strategy, motivation to continue ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Literature Review.. Reading and the Learning Disabled Student .. Metacognition.. Transfer of Skills.. Perkins and Grotzer.. Quicke and Winter.. Methodology.. Population.. Data Collection.. Analysis.. Conclusion.....»

Incorporating multicultural literature

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   05/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « I felt successful (823). The author found that her students improved their reading skills and motivation. Diller (1999) notes, I ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Review of the literature. Making connections: Diversity in the classroom. Making room for culture in the classroom. Obstacles to bringing culture into the classroom. Materials. Appendix . References....»

Second Language Acquisition

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   06/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « on acquiring a second language skill for various reasons and motivation. students in building communicative competencies by starting with reading and grammar ...»

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...»

The importance of soft skills in the service sector: An analysis

Business & market   |   Management   |   Term papers   |   03/19/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; Importance of soft skills; Discipline and perseverance: Reading skills. maturity, confidence and awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Importance of soft skills. Discipline and perseverance. Reading skills. Negative thinking. Communication and interpersonal skills. Presentation skills. Voice . Body language . Active listening . Time management and effort...»

Integrating Christian and secular counseling theories

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Sometimes the motivation for these ineffective behaviors is the result of unseen wounds created in unhealthy families Score: 5 points Evidence of proof reading? ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Delineation of personality structure.. Explanation of motivation.. Theory of human development.. Accounting for individual differences.. Definition of health.. Definition of illness.. Development of techniques.. Demonstration of...»

Performance based comparision of TCP variants: Reno and Sack on real test beds

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Term papers   |   06/08/2009   |   .pdf   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; Reading parameters; NIST net; TCP reno; Motivation for improving reno; TCP selective acknowledgement (sack); Reading for TCP sack; Conclusion; References ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Reading parameters. NIST net. TCP reno. Motivation for improving reno. TCP selective acknowledgement (sack). Reading for TCP sack. Conclusion. References....»

The relevance of attribution theory to educational psychology

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Cognitive-motivational characteristics of children varying in reading ability: evidence of M (1988) Learned helplessness, self-worth motivation and attribution ...»

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...»

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