Although motivational theories agree that environmental factors (like interpersonal
relationships and pedagogical practices) are crucial in shaping students' motivational …

Across the lifespan, learners have to tackle the challenges of learning new skills. These
skills can range from abilities needed for survival, such as learning languages, learning to …

In this article, we aimed to contribute to a fuller understanding of the complex social
ecologies that shape students' academic development by focusing on richer and more …

Written specifically for teachers in training, Motivating Students to Learn offers a wealth of
research-based principles on student motivation for use in the classroom. Positioning the …

Objective This mixed‐methods exploratory study sought to address the experiences of 89
adoptive parents (heterosexual, lesbian, and gay) in the United States with school‐age …

Family school engagement practices (eg, family school partnerships and parental
involvement) are empirically supported across academic and social-behavioral domains …

It is maintained that one of the significant determining issues of success is motivation, and
enhancing EFL/ESL students' motivation is dominant in cultivating their learning in the …

Immigrant families face multiple barriers to engaging with children's schools. Yet, school-
based parent involvement has been associated with academic and behavioral benefits for …

Improving School Climate provides evidence-based and practical strategies for cultivating a
healthy school environment, while also avoiding behavior problems. The book is packed …

This is an essential guide for all teaching professionals to help them make an informed
decision about what wellbeing programmes and initiatives they should select in their …