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Urdan, Tim, Ed.; Pajares, Frank, Ed. – 2001
Noting that the period of adolescence, and the expectations of society for adolescents, have grown and changed dramatically over the last century, this book compiles chapters from leading scholars in a variety of fields related to education to provide a broad overview of several of the most pressing concerns regarding the education of adolescent…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Dropouts, Early Parenthood, Educational Change
Pajares, Frank, Ed.; Urdan, Tim, Ed. – 2002
Academically motivated students engage their schoolwork with confidence and interest, are less likely to drop out of school, suffer fewer disciplinary problems, and are more resilient in the face of setbacks than less motivated students. This book presents the work of numerous scholars of adolescent academic motivation and represents the varied…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Development
