Social Goals in the Classroom
Findings on Student Motivation and Peer Relations
By Martin H. Jones | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
About the book
Social Goals in the Classroom is the first volume to comprehensively examine the variety of students' non-academic goals and motivations within the classroom. Each expertly written chapter defines and investigates a particular aspect of students' social objectives before addressing related findings on academic performance, interpersonal outcomes, and directions for future research. Presented in three succinct and comprehensive parts, this book reviews, expands upon, and theoretically synthesizes current research on the many different social goals to offer readers a thorough understanding of non-academic desires and their consequences on learners' educational experiences. Situated in evidence-based theory as well as real-world contexts such as ethnicity, sexual orientation, and social media, this insightful collection-ideal for graduate students, teachers, and researchers-explores how students' social motives influence their academic performance and peer relationships.
Editions of Social Goals in the Classroom
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781138604506
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Social Goals in the Classroom is the first volume to comprehensively examine the variety of students' non-academic goals and motivations within the classroom. Each expertly written chapter defines and investigates a particular aspect of students' social objectives before addressing related findings on academic performance, interpersonal outcomes, and directions for future research. Presented in three succinct and comprehensive parts, this book reviews, expands upon, and theoretically synthesizes current research on the many different social goals to offer readers a thorough understanding of non-academic desires and their consequences on learners' educational experiences. Situated in evidence-based theory as well as real-world contexts such as ethnicity, sexual orientation, and social media, this insightful collection-ideal for graduate students, teachers, and researchers-explores how students' social motives influence their academic performance and peer relationships.
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What is Social Goals in the Classroom about?
Social Goals in the Classroom is the first volume to comprehensively examine the variety of students' non-academic goals and motivations within the classroom. Each expertly written chapter defines and investigates a particular aspect of students' social objectives before addressing related findings on academic performance, interpersonal outcomes, and directions for future research. Presented in three succinct and comprehensive parts, this book reviews, expands upon, and theoretically synthesizes current research on the many different social goals to offer readers a thorough understanding of non-academic desires and their consequences on learners' educational experiences. Situated in evidence-based theory as well as real-world contexts such as ethnicity, sexual orientation, and social media, this insightful collection-ideal for graduate students, teachers, and researchers-explores how students' social motives influence their academic performance and peer relationships.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Social Goals in the Classroom?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Educational psychology
Where can I read a sample of Social Goals in the Classroom?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781138604506
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Social Goals in the Classroom?
Martin H. Jones
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Social Goals in the Classroom is available as paperback(ISBN 9781138604506)