Early Adolescents' Perceptions of School Conditions Impacting Motivation and Engagement in Learning, in Low Socio-Economic Districts in Sri Lanka

Ruwandika Perera; Tanya Hathaway

Early Adolescents' Perceptions of School Conditions Impacting Motivation and Engagement in Learning, in Low Socio-Economic Districts in Sri Lanka

Ruwandika Perera, Tanya Hathaway

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A significant proportion of junior students fail to complete their secondary education and leave school early, in Sri Lanka. This is particularly true in low socio-economic districts. The inquiry sought to investigate school related conditions that impact early adolescents' motivation and engagement in learning through exploring their perceptions.

Original language	English
Pages	278-289
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	ICEAP 2016: International Conference on Education and Psychology - Kyoto, Japan Duration: 22 Nov 2016 → 24 Nov 2016

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Conference	ICEAP 2016: International Conference on Education and Psychology
City	Kyoto, Japan
Period	22/11/16 → 24/11/16

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Learning Sciences
Secondary Education
Curriculum and Pedagogy

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Early Adolescents' Perceptions of School Conditions Impacting Motivation and Engagement in Learning, in Low Socio-Economic Districts in Sri Lanka

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