In this review, we scope the role of interpersonal relationships in students' academic
motivation, engagement, and achievement. We argue that achievement motivation theory …

In this review, we evaluate developmental and personality research with the aim of
determining whether the personality trait of conscientiousness can be identified in children …

In the 21st century, we observe an increasingly aware of a series of global, technological
and scientific advancement that create a need of good performance in science education at …

The study of self-efficacy and its impact on human performance has intrigued a lot of
scholars during the last two decades (eg Clayson, D. & Sheffet, M. 2006; Nauta, M. 2001; …

Understanding student and teacher motivation and develo** strategies to foster motivation
for students at all levels of performance are essential to effective teaching. This text is …

Psychologists and educators have often conceptualized motivation as an individual
difference variable, something that some students simply have more of than other students …

Informed by theory and research in inquiry-based mathematics, this study examined how
classroom practices create a press for conceptual learning. Using videotapes of a lesson on …

Research on the implementation of reading strategies suggests that self-regulated learning
might be a powerful framework to optimize effects on reading comprehension. Models of self …

Competence motivation is distinct from other motivational theories and perspectives that
have been examined and applied in the classroom. By definition, competence motivation …

This paper examines teachers' perceptions of their students' motivation and engagement
and their enjoyment of and confidence in teaching. Drawing on Martin's Student Motivation …