Essays about: "achievement motivation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 69 essays containing the words achievement motivation.

  1. 1. Confident in my class: A secondary data study of maths motivation and students’ sociodemographic factors in grade three and four in Sweden.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Karin Johansson; [2023-10-31]
    Keywords : gender; ethnicity; SES; Mathematics Achievement; Maths Motivation;

    Abstract : Aim: This thesis aims to point to how motivation as well as achievement in maths and students’ sociodemographic factors can correlate for grade three and four in Swedish schools. Theory: The two theories used in the thesis are Expectancy-value Theory by Eccles and Cultural Capital by Bourdieu. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the factors that influence participation in the homework-help programs for youth in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

    Author : Alaa Khaireldin; [2023-06-19]
    Keywords : after-school; homework help programs; Student motivation; Program perceptions; Qualitative content analysis;

    Abstract : After-school homework help sessions, also referred to as after-school homework help programs, are structured to offer students supplementary support beyond regular school hours, with the goal of enhancing aspects such as school attendance, behaviour, and academic achievement. These programs can be managed by the schools themselves or financed by non-profit or commercial entities and can take place within school premises or alternative community settings, such as sports clubs where students engage in studies before practicing sports. READ MORE

  4. 3. Badge It Up : The Effect of Gamification on Online Survey Response

    University essay from

    Author : Kim Siebeneicher; Edit Söderqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Gamification; badges; online survey; motivation; volunteer; non-profit organisation; Gamification; medaljer; onlineenkät; motivation; volontär; ideell organisation;

    Abstract : Collecting qualitative feedback from volunteers is essential but challenging for non-profit organisations. Gamification has been used in different contexts to try to improve users’ motivation, but has presented mixed results in the context of online surveys. READ MORE

  5. 4. Learning in physics with simulation : Students’ needs & perceptions of the interaction with Algodoo, and learning in physics

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Seyma Ikra Koyuncu; [2023]
    Keywords : computational thinking; stem; simulations; physics; modelling; digital tools; digital content; computational thinking; stem; simulering; fysik; modellering; digitalt verktyg; digitalt innehåll;

    Abstract : Initiatives to implement computational thinking and science, technology, engineering & modelling into learning processes have been taken by many authorities worldwide, and in Sweden as well. The Swedish government made changes in the high school curriculum in order to develop student’s digital competence including programming which has been in force since June 2018 (Skolverket, 2018). READ MORE

  6. 5. Behind the Academic Underachievement of Black Caribbean Children in the United Kingdom : Examining the Prevalence and Impacts of Structural Barriers and Teachers’ Low Expectations in the Schooling of Black Caribbean Children in the United Kingdom

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    Author : Shewit Yemane; [2023]
    Keywords : Black Caribbean children; academic underachievement; teachers low expectations; self-efficacy.;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to understand the prevalence and impacts of structural barriers and teachers’ low expectations in the academic underachievement of Black Caribbean children in the United Kingdom. In doing so, this thesis has utilized the following two theories: systemic racism and self-efficacy. READ MORE