ABSTRACT
Race and Ethnicity in the Study of Motivation in Education collects work from prominent education researchers who study the interaction of race, ethnicity, and motivation in educational contexts. Focusing on both historical and contemporary iterations of race-based educational constructs, this book provides a comprehensive overview of this critical topic. Contributors to the volume offer analyses of issues faced by students, including students’ educational pursuits and aspirations, as well as the roles of students’ family and social networks in achieving educational success. A timely and illuminating volume, Race and Ethnicity in the Study of Motivation in Education is the definitive resource for understanding motivation issues posed by non-dominant groups—including African American, Latino, Asian-Pacific Islanders, and Arab-American students--in educational contexts
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |10 pages
An Introduction to Race and Ethnicity in the Study of Motivation in Education
chapter |8 pages
Researching Race and Ethnicity in the Study of Motivation in Educational Contexts
part |104 pages
Using Race-Reimaged Approaches to Examine Motivation in Educational Contexts
chapter |14 pages
Retention Versus Persistence
chapter |15 pages
STEM Motivation and Persistence Among Underrepresented Minority Students
chapter |17 pages
Out of the Book and Into the Classroom
chapter |16 pages
School Engagement and Future Academic Expectations Among U.S. High School Students
part |84 pages
Using Race-Focused Approaches to Examine Motivation in Educational Contexts
chapter |16 pages
Identity, Motivation, and Resilience
chapter |16 pages
Desegregating Gifted Education for Culturally Different Students
part |13 pages
Future Directions in Examining Race and Ethnicity in the Study of Motivation