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Hardre, Patricia L.; Chen, Ching-Huei; Huang, Su-Hua; Chiang, Chen-Ting; Jen, Fen-Lan; Warden, Leslie – Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 2006
The purpose of this research is to investigate predictive relationships among student characteristics that influence motivation for learning and achievement. A non-Western sample was chosen to test the generalisability of findings outside the Western cultural and social models. The participants were 6,539 students from 14 public high schools…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis, Educational Policy
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Wu, Li-juing – International Journal on School Disaffection, 2004
The crammer school is a very widespread yet controversial phenomenon in Taiwan, carrying with it negative connotations. Based on a qualitative enquiry, this paper explores the views of teachers, parents and students on issues around cramming and disaffection. The conclusions drawn are only exploratory and indicate two contradictory possibilities:…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Qualitative Research, Inquiry, Parent Attitudes
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Shih, Shu-Shen – Elementary School Journal, 2005
Using the trichotomous framework of achievement goals, in the present study I investigated the effects of different combinations of achievement goals on Taiwanese sixth graders' motivation, strategy use, and performance. 242 students completed a self-report survey assessing their achievement goal orientations and a range of outcomes including…
Descriptors: Grade 6, Metacognition, Grades (Scholastic), Student Motivation
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Tuan, Hsiao-Lin; Chin, Chi-Chin; Shieh, Shyang-Horng – International Journal of Science Education, 2005
The purpose of this study was to develop a questionnaire that measures students' motivation toward science learning (SMTSL). Six scales were developed: self-efficacy, active learning strategies, science learning value, performance goal, achievement goal, and learning environment stimulation. In total, 1407 junior high school students from central…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Junior High School Students, Questionnaires, Self Efficacy
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Tung, Fang-Wu; Deng, Yi-Shin – Interactive Learning Environments, 2006
The "computers are social actors" paradigm asserts that human-to-computer interactions are fundamentally social responses. Earlier research has shown that effective management of the social presence in user interface design can improve user engagement and motivation. Much of this research has focused on adult subjects. This study…
Descriptors: Learning Experience, Computer Attitudes, Computer Mediated Communication, Man Machine Systems
Li, Li-Te – Thinking Classroom, 2003
Discusses connections between Carl Rogers and literacy by introducing Rogers' major contributions and by discussing the implementation of his ideas in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom in Taiwan. Explains Rogers' ideas about teachers as facilitators; learner-centered learning; and building freedom. Concludes that person-centered…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Learner Controlled Instruction
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Shyu, Hsin-Yih Cindy – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2000
Describes a study that investigated the effects of computer-assisted videodisc-based anchored instruction on attitudes toward mathematics and instruction as well as problem-solving skills among Taiwanese elementary students. Findings suggest that video-based anchored instruction provided a more motivating environment that enhanced students'…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Foreign Countries
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Hsu, Wen-Kai K.; Huang, Show-Hui S. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2006
The purpose of this article is to discuss determinants of computer self-efficacy from the perspective of participant internal learning motivations and external learning environments. The former consisted of three motivations--interest, trend, and employment--while the latter comprised two environments--home and school. Through an intermediate…
Descriptors: Family Environment, Educational Environment, Computer Uses in Education, Causal Models
Huang, Shenghui Cindy – 2001
This study evaluated a semester-long English learning strategy training course in terms of its impact on students' learning achievement, attitudes, anxiety, and proficiency. Participants were 47 Taiwanese college students who were randomly assigned to experimental or control groups. Prior to the course, all participants took the Test of English as…
Descriptors: College Students, Communication Apprehension, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Lin, Li-Yun – 2002
This study examined the efficacy of utilizing a learner centered approach in combination with a curriculum built upon video materials within a Taiwanese university English as a Second Language classroom. It investigated how the combination of these two teaching methods would affect students' motivation, listening performance, oral performance, and…
Descriptors: College Students, English (Second Language), Films, Foreign Countries
Benjamin, Jane; Chen, Yih-Lan E. – 2003
This study examined the underlying factor structure of the Motivation Orientation Scale (MOS), determining its degree of consistency across two distinct cultures and identifying variables affecting students' motivation in learning a second language. The study investigated how intention theory with its three motivation orientations, and Gardner's…
Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, English (Second Language)
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Shyu, Hsin-Yih – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1997
The purpose of this study was to develop a videodisc-based computer-aided multimedia-anchored instruction for Chinese students and to examine its effects on student attitudes toward mathematics and anchored instruction. Participants were 74 fifth graders. Results indicated that anchored instruction improved students' attitudes toward mathematics…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Foreign Countries, Grade 5, Intermediate Grades
Jones, Nathan B. – 2001
Responds to Tony Silva's 1997 article, which asserted that English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) writing teachers should prevent themes and topics from dominating or controlling the curriculum. This paper argues that it is sometimes helpful for writing teachers to control why and what students write, focusing on university-level English writing in…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Clifford, Margaret M.; Chou, Fen-Chang – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1991
Fourth grade Taiwan students (94 males and 97 females) completed 2 cognitive risk-taking tasks with variable payoff or fixed payoff in a game or test context. Both variable payoff and game context increased the level of academic risk taking. Results are discussed concerning interactions between ability and risk taking. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Cognitive Measurement, Comparative Analysis, Context Effect
Peng, Samuel S. – 1993
This paper explores the question of how and what a school can do to foster student discipline and effort. Personal experiences and observations are offered about the approaches and strategies used in schools and by parents in Taiwan, China to foster students' positive attitudes toward learning and school. This document focuses on the approaches…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Discipline, Educational Research
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