Maximizing Students' Academic Performance in Higher Education

ISBN-13: 9783659408540 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 264 str.

Ashrafi Ghulam Muhammad

Opis

The purpose of this study was to analyze Students Commitment, Engagement and Locus of Control as Predictors of Academic Achievement at Higher Education Level. The researcher used analytical model and conclusive research approach to conduct the study and survey method for data collection. Three instruments including Students Commitment Scale, Students Engagement Scale and Academic Locus of Control Scale were modified and re-validated. Mean, Standard Deviation, One-way ANOVA, Independent Sample t-Test, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, Linear Regression Analysis and Multiple Regression Analysis techniques were used to calculate the descriptive and inferential statistics. The multiple regression analysis indicated a significant impact of students commitment, students engagement and locus of control on academic achievement. The findings and conclusions were made in light of results of the study and it was recommended that the study is noteworthy and beneficial for all stakeholders of teaching-learning process.

O autorze

Ghulam Muhammad Ashrafi is Lecturer in Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Sub Campus Mianwali, Pakistan. He has completed his MS in educational sciences from University of Sargodha, Pakistan and now doing his PhD. He has multifaceted experience of teaching and research in very renowned institutions of Pakistan.