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Witte, Arnd, Ed.; Harden, Theo, Ed. – Peter Lang Oxford, 2011
This book explores the idea of "intercultural competence", which, despite its current popularity across various discourses, has remained a vague and oscillating concept. Interculture lacks a universal definition and "competence" is not only a cognitive construct but also includes psychological traits such as attitudes,…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Interpersonal Competence, Second Language Learning, Research
Rong, Xue Lan, Ed.; Endo, Russell, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2011
Asian American Education--Asian American Identities, Racial Issues, and Languages presents groundbreaking research that critically challenges the invisibility, stereotyping, and common misunderstandings of Asian Americans by disrupting "customary" discourse and disputing "familiar" knowledge. The chapters in this anthology…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Asian American Students, Grade 10, Mathematics Achievement
Mohammadi, Mohammad-Reza, Ed. – InTech, 2011
The aim of the book is to serve for clinical, practical, basic and scholarly practices. In twentyfive chapters it covers the most important topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders in the efficient way and aims to be useful for health professionals in training or clinicians seeking an update. Different people with autism can have very different…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Risk, Cultural Differences, Quality of Life
Salili, Farideh, Ed.; Hoosain, Rumjahn, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2007
The influence of culture on learning and motivation has been the topic of much research in recent years. Educational and psychological researchers are now aware that the findings of their studies may not apply to other cultures, and that in this age of globalization and multiculturalism it is very important to examine the applicability of…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Cultural Differences, Learning, Motivation
Hofer, Manfred, Ed.; Youniss, James, Ed.; Noack, Peter, Ed. – 1998
Individuation theory is rooted in the belief that it is a major developmental task for adolescents to establish their identity while simultaneously maintaining a relationship with their parents. Building on the individuation paradigm, the researchers contributing to this edited volume zeroed in on discourse as a critical mechanism through which…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Development, Adolescents
Reynolds, Rodney, Ed.; Woods, Robert, Ed.; Baker, Jason, Ed. – Idea Group Publishing, 2007
The "Handbook of Research on Electronic Surveys and Measurements" is the comprehensive reference source for innovative knowledge on electronic surveys. This commanding handbook of research provides complete coverage of the challenges associated with the use of the Internet to develop online surveys, administer Web-based instruments, and conduct…
Descriptors: Surveys, Evaluation Research, Computer Assisted Testing, Measurement Techniques