The self-system model of motivational development was used in this study to examine whether and how student motivation self-assessment practices—as psychological behavioural mechanisms, respectively—link need-supportive teaching students’ objective achievement scores English language learning. We applied a multilevel mediation analysis on Rasch-calibrated data from 796 students (53% females; me...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the relationship between performance on the UK Quality and Outcomes Framework pay-for-performance scheme and choice of clinical computer system. DESIGN Retrospective longitudinal study. SETTING Data for 2007-2008 to 2010-2011, extracted from the clinical computer systems of general practices in England. PARTICIPANTS All English practices participating in the pay-...

lineaments are the most important phenomena of geological exploration of hydrocarbon reservoirs . concepts in order to map the contours of land need so much time and money. one of the most famous methods in lineaments extraction is satellite image processing. in this paper, an overview of lineament extraction methods and a new method based on canny edge detection algorithm is raised. the result...

Transformational leaders are proactive and convince followers to strive for higher performance. These leaders are respected, motivate others, stimulate creativity, and recognise need for individual achievement. Earlier studies have reported that positive leadership attributes (eg, transformational style, manager support, staff involvement with decision making, positive work environment) were as...

If games are to be used to reform educational practice then there needs to be a better understanding of how they motivate learners. Previous research on the classic intrinsic vs. extrinsic model of motivation is reviewed. Achievement Goal theory is suggested as a way to further unpack how games can affect motivations to learn, particularly in the use of badge or achievement systems. The Fosteri...

The health sector often appears prominent in surveys of perceived corruption, because citizens experience the symptoms of systemic corruption most distressingly during their interaction with frontline health workers. However, the underlying drivers of systemic corruption in society may be located in other social systems with the health system demonstrating the symptoms ...

Despite increases in the representation of African American and Hispanic youth in advanced math courses in high school over the past two decades, recent national reports indicate that substantial inequality in achievement remains. These inequalities can temper one’s optimism about the degree to which the United States has made real progress toward educational equity. Using data from the Educati...

Math achievement and engagement declines in secondary education; therefore, educators are faced with the challenge of engaging students to avoid school failure. Within self-determination theory, we address the need to assess comprehensively student perceptions of teaching quality that predict engagement and achievement. In study one we tested, in a sample of 548 high school students, a prelimin...