146
Figure 4.3.17: Comparison between 8th grade teachers and their pupils; perceptions of
motivation

PW = Practical work, UC = Using a ∞mputer, RT= Reading a textbook, TE = Teacher explanation,
IW = Individual work. IH = Individual helo. WD = Whole-class discussion. GD = Grouo discussion
A sense Ofsecurity
Table 4.3.22 and Figure 4.3.18 show that 8th grade teachers were more likely than their
pupils to perceive that Practical work, Using a computer, Individual help, Whole-class
discussion and Group discussion promoted sense of security, with an effect size greater
than .5. In all cases, teachers’ responses were more positive than their pupils.
Table 4.3.22: Comparison between 8th grade teachers and their pupils; a sense of
security
8th grade teachers____________ |
8aι graders |
Effect size d___________________ | |
Practical work |
M=3.59, SD=. 82 |
M=2.53, SD=1.20 |
.88____________________ |
Using a computer |
M=3.32, SD=. 66 |
M=2.61, SD=1.28 |
.55 |
Individual help |
M=4.33, SD=. 73 |
M=3.51, SD=1.33 |
.62____________________ |
Whole-class discussion |
M=3.33, SD=. 73 |
M=2.41, SD=1.14 |
.81 |
Group discussion |
M=3.55, SD=. 78_______ |
M=2.58, SD=1.20 |
.81______________________ |
Figure 4.3.18: Comparison between 8th grade teachers and their pupils; perceptions of a
sense of security

PW = Practical work, UC = Using a ∞mputer, RT= Reading a textbook, TE = Teacher explanation,
IW = Individual work. IH = Individual help, WD = Whole-class discussion. GD = Group discussion
More intriguing information
1. The name is absent2. A Duality Approach to Testing the Economic Behaviour of Dairy-Marketing Co-operatives: The Case of Ireland
3. EFFICIENCY LOSS AND TRADABLE PERMITS
4. The name is absent
5. On Dictatorship, Economic Development and Stability
6. Discourse Patterns in First Language Use at Hcme and Second Language Learning at School: an Ethnographic Approach
7. The Tangible Contribution of R&D Spending Foreign-Owned Plants to a Host Region: a Plant Level Study of the Irish Manufacturing Sector (1980-1996)
8. The name is absent
9. A Dynamic Model of Conflict and Cooperation
10. Co-ordinating European sectoral policies against the background of European Spatial Development