The article concerns the psychometric properties of the Georgian version of the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) such as factorial properties, internal consistency of the sub-scales and gender differences by factors of the motivation and learning strategies scales. 560 Bachelor program students from 17 higher education institutions participated in the study. The instrument assessing motivation and self-regulated learning combine two main scales: 1) motivational orientation scale, and 2) learning strategies scale. There are 81-items in the
The purpose of the presented research is to determine the relations between success or failure in second language acquisition on one hand and personal - social factors and attitudes of an individual on the other. Besides, to define what is the predictive value of personal or social features and the attitudes of the given individual for reaching high competency in the second language. 374 schoolchildren (165 boys and 202 girls) from three regional non-Georgian schools were administered with the questionnaire consisted of several blocks: Parents’ attitude to second language acquisition; Motivation; Anxiety related to the second language usage; Anxiety in class; Sense of self-confidence in the process of the Second language acquisition. The best predictors for success in SLA are: General interest in the foreign languages, parents’ involvement in learning process, instrumental motivation and self-confidence in the process of language acquisition. The study has implication for foreign language teachers and experts of bilingual educations.
Key words: academic achievement, instrumental motivation, second language, self-confidence, SLA.
The goal of present study is to investigate the impact of school culture on academic achievement level. Specifically, the influence of school management system on students' performance. The study represents the part of the National Assessment in Math. 234 public schools principals were administered with the questionnaire for school principals. The questionnaire consisted of several blocks: the new style of school management; evaluation of effectiveness of teachers' work; evaluation of effectiveness of various school boards; participation of teachers and students in professional trainings, conferences and scientific competitions; various events for students as well as for parents. Result showed that school management system predicts level of students' academic achievement. Specifically, among the best predictors are following variables: democratic strategies of class management, school board effectiveness, popular-scientific meetings, and teachers' democratic approach to students.
Key words: academic achievement, school culture, school management.
Abstract:Educational paradigm has changed significantly in post-soviet states and in Georgia among others. Attitude to teaching has also changed. Specifically, directive teacher-centered 12 http://www.iises.net/proceedings/30th-international-academic-conference-venice/front-page
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