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EFFECT OF LOCUS OF CONTROL ON GIRLS' PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS: IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BONDO DISTRICT, KENYA - Couverture souple

Adede, Joyce; Mweru, Maureen

 
9783639261257: EFFECT OF LOCUS OF CONTROL ON GIRLS' PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS: IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BONDO DISTRICT, KENYA
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3639261259 ISBN 13 : 9783639261257
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2010

Synopsis

One of the most intriguing phenomena in the education field has been the persistent differences in math achievement between boys and girls especially at high school level. Previous studies had attributed this to the learner's negative attitude among other factors. This book presents findings of a study that investigated how a student's locus of control interacted with other variables to consolidate the negative attitude leading to learned helplessness. Insight is provided into how the student's previous performance in math would lead to a particular attitude which interacted with the societal expectations rendering the student stereotypically vulnerable. The impact on future performance depended on the particular locus of control of the student. Suggestions are provided on how to nurture internal locus of control among children, also how to help those with learned helplessness overcome it. The findings are useful to mathematics teachers, teacher counselors and parents who may want to nurture internal locus of control in their children. Policy makers will also find the book useful in formulating programs in schools.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

One of the most intriguing phenomena in the education field has been the persistent differences in math achievement between boys and girls especially at high school level. Previous studies had attributed this to the learner's negative attitude among other factors. This book presents findings of a study that investigated how a student's locus of control interacted with other variables to consolidate the negative attitude leading to learned helplessness. Insight is provided into how the student's previous performance in math would lead to a particular attitude which interacted with the societal expectations rendering the student stereotypically vulnerable. The impact on future performance depended on the particular locus of control of the student. Suggestions are provided on how to nurture internal locus of control among children, also how to help those with learned helplessness overcome it. The findings are useful to mathematics teachers, teacher counselors and parents who may want to nurture internal locus of control in their children. Policy makers will also find the book useful in formulating programs in schools.

Biographie de l'auteur

Joyce Adede, M.Ed has a Bachelor of Education degree and Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling at Kenyatta University. She has worked as a teacher for 13 years. Currently, she is the Head of Guidance and Counselling Department Nyamonye Girls High School in Kenya.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639261259
ISBN 13 
9783639261257
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
88
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Personne responsable
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