03/08/2016 13:09:28
ITB academic staff comprising of Dr. Geraldine Gray, Dr. Colm McGuinness & Dr. Philip Owende have contributed an entire chapter (Chapter 10 ) on the evidence from their empirical research studies in the recently published book on importance of non-cognitive skills in education. |
In the field of education, researchers firmly believe that non-cognitive skills and factors are equally or even more important than cognitive aspects in the educative process and for employment potentials. When identifying the personal qualities that are required to function well in the 21st century, the role of non-cognitive factors is often highlighted in the discourse. In recent years, increasing attempts have been made to investigate the role of non-cognitive factors in academic success. |
Gray, McGuinness and Owende explored fifteen non-cognitive factors of learning related to personality, motivation, self-regulation and learning approach and their relationship with academic performance. |
Non-Cognitive Skills and Factors in Educational Attainment is now available on Sense Publishers website |