For more than two decades, the concept of student engagement has grown from simple attention in class to a construct comprised of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components that embody and further develop motivation for learning. Similarly, the goals of student engagement have evolved from dropout prevention to improved outcomes for lifelong learning. This robust expansion has led to numerous lines of research across disciplines and are brought together clearly and comprehensively in the "Handbook of Research on Student Engagement."
The "Handbook "guides readers through the field's...
For more than two decades, the concept of student engagement has grown from simple attention in class to a construct comprised of cognitive, emotio...