Meaningful engagement in educational activity and purposes for learning
Abstract/Contents
- Abstract
- The American political culture that encourages competition on standardized tests, epitomized by the policy of Race to the Top, oversimplifies students' motivation for learning. This dissertation argues that educational research on student learning and activity engagement should consider motives beyond the pursuit of good grades in the classroom, prestigious college credentials, and going to school because it is what students are supposed to do. In particular, the studies highlight the moral inspirations and cultural habits behind students' engagement in life activities, and how inspiration and habits help to direct learning in life. A case study of an ordinary high school senior articulates a common motive to enroll in college to achieve success in life. Comparative case studies contrast emotional experiences with social responsibilities in order to articulate purposes for learning beyond standardized achievement. Findings suggest that volunteer community service, engagements with family, involvement in religious activities, and working for pay could provide inspiration for students to engage in learning in life.
Description
| Type of resource | text |
|---|---|
| Form | electronic; electronic resource; remote |
| Extent | 1 online resource. |
| Publication date | 2011 |
| Issuance | monographic |
| Language | English |
Creators/Contributors
| Associated with | Andrews, Matthew Charles |
|---|---|
| Associated with | Stanford University, School of Education. |
| Primary advisor | Damon, William, 1944- |
| Thesis advisor | Damon, William, 1944- |
| Thesis advisor | Antonio, Anthony Lising, 1966- |
| Thesis advisor | Krumboltz, John D |
| Thesis advisor | Labaree, David F, 1947- |
| Advisor | Antonio, Anthony Lising, 1966- |
| Advisor | Krumboltz, John D |
| Advisor | Labaree, David F, 1947- |
Subjects
| Genre | Theses |
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Bibliographic information
| Statement of responsibility | Matthew C. Andrews. |
|---|---|
| Note | Submitted to the School of Education. |
| Thesis | Thesis (Ph.D.)--Stanford University, 2011. |
| Location | electronic resource |
Access conditions
- Copyright
- © 2011 by Matthew Charles Andrews
- License
- This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 3.0 Unported license (CC BY-NC).
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