"We pass on our traits through our genes but our cherished values, beliefs, and practices are transmitted through those units of meaning called memes. This remarkable book provides an authoritative account of how 'good work' endures in the sciences--and has profound implications for the quality of work across the professional landscape." --Howard Gardner, editor, Responsibility at Work, and Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard University
"This book should sow the seeds of greatness for proteges and mentors alike, and well beyond the discipline of science. Mentoring...
"We pass on our traits through our genes but our cherished values, beliefs, and practices are transmitted through those units of meaning called mem...
"Optimal Learning Environments to Promote Student Engagement" analyzes the psychological, social, and academic phenomena comprising engagement, framing it as critical to learning and development. Drawing on positive psychology, flow studies, and theories of motivation, the book conceptualizes engagement as a learning experience, explaining how it occurs (or not) and how schools can adapt to maximize it among adolescents. Examples of empirically supported environments promoting engagement are provided, representing alternative high schools, Montessori schools, and extracurricular programs....
"Optimal Learning Environments to Promote Student Engagement" analyzes the psychological, social, and academic phenomena comprising engagement, fra...
Drawing on positive psychology, flow studies and theories of motivation, this book conceptualizes engagement as a learning experience, explaining how it occurs (or fails to occur) and how schools can make adaptations to maximize it among adolescent students.
Drawing on positive psychology, flow studies and theories of motivation, this book conceptualizes engagement as a learning experience, explaining how ...
