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Direct linkMuir, Christine – Multilingual Matters, 2020
Directed motivational currents (DMCs) are goal-directed motivational surges in pursuit of a much-desired personal outcome. This book introduces the reader to cutting-edge theory and research in second language learner motivation and presents empirical research which investigates DMCs in the context of language learning. The studies explore the…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Student Motivation, Learning Motivation
Van Meeteren, Beth Dykstra, Ed. – Teachers College Press, 2022
Children are intrigued by moving objects, even more so when they can engineer the movement. This volume in the STEM for Our Youngest Learners Series uses Ramps and Pathways as a context to provide children ages 3-8 with opportunities to engage in STEM every day. Ramps and Pathways is a meaningful and fun way for children to develop engineering…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Teaching Methods, Vignettes, Communities of Practice
Pollock, Jane E. – Corwin, 2012
Jane E. Pollock, coauthor of "Classroom Instruction That Works," expands on the bestseller's feedback strategy in this groundbreaking work. While feedback is not a new concept, what is new is using it the way children use computer apps--to set goals, track their progress, and self-regulate their own learning. With only a slight shift in…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, Goal Orientation
Peer reviewedLasagabaster, David, Ed.; Doiz, Aintzane, Ed.; Sierra, Juan Manuel, Ed. – Language Learning & Language Teaching, 2014
Motivation is a key aspect of second language learning. There is no doubt that abstract models are basic to gain theoretical insights into motivation; however, teachers and researchers demand comprehensible explanations for motivation that can help them to improve their everyday teaching and research. The aim of this book is to provide both…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Content and Language Integrated Learning
Brookhart, Susan M. – Solution Tree, 2011
Grades should reflect and help motivate learning. This book illustrates ways teachers can shift their practices to conduct accurate, constructive assessments that not only maintain the integrity of essential education objectives, but also motivate students and enhance learning. Through detailed strategies, educators will learn how to grade…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Student Evaluation, Grades (Scholastic), Grading
Zimmerman, Barry J., Ed.; Schunk, Dale H., Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
Self-regulated learning (or self-regulation) refers to the process whereby learners personally activate and sustain cognitions, affects, and behaviours that are systematically oriented toward the attainment of learning goals. This is the first volume to integrate into a single volume all aspects of the field of self-regulation of learning and…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Learning Processes, Learner Controlled Instruction, Goal Orientation
Tobin, Helen M.; And Others – 1974
The purpose of this book is to examine the development, process, and concepts of staff development in nursing education and its relationship to the overall continuing education effort. It is intended for staff development educators in agency development or revision, for administrators of nursing services in planning staff development, and for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Change Agents, Educational Trends
