Detail Integration, motivation, strengths and optimism: retention theories past, present and future Bibliografi Author: Demetriou, Cynthia ; Schmitz-Sciborski, Amy Topik: Integration; Motivation; Strengths; optimism; Retention theories Bahasa: (EN )     Penerbit: The University of North Carolina     Tempat Terbit: Chapel Hill    Tahun Terbit: 2011     Jenis: Papers/Makalah Fulltext: Demetriou-and-Schmitz-Sciborski.pdf (270.47KB; 0 download) Abstract Abstract - The earliest studies of undergraduate retention in the United States occurred in the 1930s and focused on what was referred to at the time as student mortality: the failure of students to graduate (Berger & Lyon, 2005). Historically higher education research has had an eye toward pathology with a focus on repairing students’ problems (Shushok & Hulme, 2006). To this end, much research exists on why students fail to persist as opposed to why they succeed. Strength-based approaches to the study of undergraduate retention involve studying successful students. Studying what is right with students may illuminate new aspects of successful student experiences which can in turn be applied to supporting all students. This paper will provide a brief historical overview of undergraduate retention followed by factors commonly related to undergraduate retention. Finally, an overview of the recent application of motivational theories to understand undergraduate retention including attribution theory, expectancy theory, goal setting theory, self-efficacy beliefs, academic self-concept, motivational orientations and optimism will be provided. Considerations for the future of motivational theories in undergraduate retention will be discussed with particular emphasis on the value of strength-based approaches to study and practice. Opini Anda Klik untuk menuliskan opini Anda tentang koleksi ini! Lihat Sejarah Pengadaan  Konversi Metadata   Kembali

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