Learned optimism : motivation for lifelong learning in a pre-university preparation program
conference contribution
posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by Jennifer Simpson, Phyllida CoombesEffective lifelong learning is dependent, to a considerable degree, on developing optimistic learners. This paper examines how a pre-undergraduate language course helped to encourage and enable students to become optimistic about their ability to succeed in university studies.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Editor
Danaher P; Macpherson C; Nouwens F; Orr DParent Title
Lifelong learning : whose responsibility and what is your contribution? : refereed papers from the 3rd International Lifelong Learning Conference, Yeppoon, Central Queensland, Australia, 13 - 16 June 2004Start Page
319End Page
324Number of Pages
6Start Date
2004-01-01Finish Date
2004-01-01ISBN-10
187667475XLocation
Yeppoon, Qld.Publisher
Central Queensland University PressPlace of Publication
Rockhampton, Qld.Additional Rights
CC-BY-NC-NDPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- Yes
Era Eligible
- Yes
