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Guo, Jiesi; Parker, Philip D.; Marsh, Herbert W.; Morin, Alexandre J. S. – Developmental Psychology, 2015
Drawing on the expectancy-value model, the present study explored individual and gender differences in university entry and selection of educational pathway (e.g., science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [STEM] course selection). In particular, we examined the multiplicative effects of expectancy and task values on educational outcomes…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Expectation, Academic Achievement
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Jacob, Elizabeth; Chapman, Ysanne; Birks, Melanie; Al-Motlaq, Mohammad A. – Journal of Institutional Research, 2011
Students enter nursing degree programs through a variety of pathways. This article reports on a study that investigated the success and experience of these students. The aim was to determine any linkages between the pathway of entry in a preregistration nursing course and the academic achievements of these students. To achieve this aim, a…
Descriptors: Nursing Education, Undergraduate Students, Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria
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Phakiti, Aek; Hirsh, David; Woodrow, Lindy – Journal of Research in International Education, 2013
Geographic mobility and favourable educational policies have resulted in a rapid expansion in international education in recent decades. International education not only provides significant economic benefits and intellectual progression at the national level but also equips individuals with a good understanding of the educational, linguistic,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, International Education