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, 2015, 'Motivation and engagement in music: Theory, research, practice, and future directions', in Fleming J; Gibson R; Anderson, M. (ed.), How Arts Education Makes a Difference: Research Examining Successful Classroom Practice and Pedagogy, Routledge, London, pp. 169 - 185, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315727943
, 2015, 'School, home and community arts participation and students' outcomes: Quantitative findings', in How Arts Education Makes A Difference Research Examining Successful Classroom Practice and Pedagogy, pp. 87 - 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315727943
, 2015, 'Technology-mediated arts engagement: Theoretical views, empirical bases and applied implications', in Fleming J; Gibson R; Anderson M (ed.), How Arts Education Makes a Difference: Research Examining Successful Classroom Practice and Pedagogy, Routledge, London, pp. 205 - 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315727943
, 2015, 'The project's research methods: Addressing gaps in previous arts research', in How Arts Education Makes A Difference Research Examining Successful Classroom Practice and Pedagogy, pp. 51 - 69, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315727943
, 2015, 'Drama in schools: Agency, community and the classroom', in Freebody K; Finneran M (ed.), Drama and Social Justice: Theory, research and practice in international contexts, Routledge, London, pp. 75 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315755977
, 2015, 'Teachers’ Psychological Needs, Motivation, and Autonomy-Support: Impacts on Students’ Growth Goals and Achievement Outcomes', in Goal Setting and Personal Development: Teachers' Perspectives, Behavioral Strategies and Impact on Performance, Nova, New York, NY, pp. 1 - 14, https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=54706&osCsid=6d5a2c66ff1bf292323ed7a01cf61f09
, 2015, 'Constructing identity and motivation in the drama classroom: A sociocultural approach', in Davis S; Ferholt B; Clemson HG; Jansson S-M; Marjanovic-Shane A (ed.), Dramatic interactions in education: Vygotskian and sociocultural approaches to drama, education and research, Bloomsbury Publishing, London, pp. 115 - 131, http://www.bloomsbury.com/au/dramatic-interactions-in-education-9781472576910/
, 2015, 'Are These Testing Times, or Is It a Time to Test? Considering the Place of Tests in Students' Academic Development', in Proctor H; Brownlee P; Freebody P (ed.), CONTROVERSIES IN EDUCATION: ORTHODOXY AND HERESY IN POLICY AND PRACTICE, SPRINGER, pp. 55 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08759-7_5
, 2015, 'Are these testing times, or is it a time to test? Considering the place of tests in students’ academic development', in Proctor H; Brownlee P; Freebody P (ed.), Controversies in education: Orthodoxy and heresy in policy and practice, Springer, Dordrecht, pp. 55 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08759-7
, 2015, 'Teaching academically at-risk students in middle school: The roles of explicit instruction and guided discovery learning', in Groundwater-Smith S; Mockler N (ed.), Big fish, little fish: Teaching and learning in the middle years, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, pp. 29 - 43, http://www.cambridge.org/au/academic/subjects/education/education-history-theory/big-fish-little-fish-teaching-and-learning-middle-years#contentsTabAnchor
, 2014, 'Occupational well-being and motivation of those in the helping professions', in Michalos AC (ed.), Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research, Springer Verlag, New York, pp. 4461 - 4464, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_4219
, 2014, 'Academic buoyancy and adaptability: How to help students deal with adversity and change', in Street H; Porter N (ed.), Better than OK: Helping young people to flourish at school and beyond, Fremantle Press, Perth, pp. 51 - 55, http://www.fremantlepress.com.au/books/newreleases/1409
, 2014, 'From measurement to modeling: A case study of the development and implementation of the Adaptability Scale', in Flett B (ed.), Sage Research Methods Cases, Sage, London, http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/978144627305013520918
, 2014, 'Interpersonal Relationships and Students’ Academic and Non-Academic Development', in Interpersonal Relationships in Education, SensePublishers, pp. 9 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-701-8_2
, 2014, 'Interpersonal relationships and students’ academic and non-academic development: What outcomes peers, parents, and teachers do and do not impact', in Zandvliet D; den Brok P; Mainhard T; Tartwijk J (ed.), Interpersonal relationships in education: From theory to practice, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam, pp. 9 - 24, https://www.sensepublishers.com/catalogs/bookseries/advances-in-learning-environments-research/interpersonal-relationships-in-education-5/
, 2014, 'Multidimensional motivation and engagement: The Motivation and Engagement Wheel', in McInerney DM (ed.), Educational Psychology: Constructing Learning, Pearson, Sydney, pp. 240 - 244, http://www.pearson.com.au/products/M-N-McInerney-Dennis/Educational-Psychology-Constructing-Learning/9781442562851?R=9781442562851
, 2014, 'Personal best goals and student growth', in Street H; Porter N (ed.), Better than OK: Helping young people to flourish at school and beyond, Fremantle Press, Perth, pp. 19 - 23, http://www.fremantlepress.com.au/
, 2014, 'Student motivation and engagement: Strategies for parents and educators', in Street H; Porter N (ed.), Better than OK: Helping young people to flourish at school and beyond, Fremantle Press, Perth, pp. 41 - 50, http://www.fremantlepress.com.au/books/currentaffairs_culture_social_history/1409?keywords=better%20than%20OK&x=11&y=11
, 2013, 'Motivation to learn', in Holliman A (ed.), The Routledge International Companion to Educational Psychology, Taylor & Francis, London
, 2013, 'What is the nature of self-esteem? Unidimensional and multidimensional perspectives', in Kernis MH (ed.), Self-Esteem: Issues and Answers, Psychology Press, New York
, 2013, 'The Personal Proficiency Network: Key self-system factors and processes to optimize academic development', in McInerney DM; Marsh HW; Craven RG (ed.), Theory driving research: New wave perspectives on self-processes and human development, Information Age Pub Incorporated, Charlotte, NC
, 2013, 'Direct instruction and academic achievement', in Hattie J; Anderman EM (ed.), International Guide to Student Achievement, Routledge, Oxford
, 2013, 'Family-school partnerships and academic achievement', in Hattie J; Anderman EM (ed.), International Guide to Student Achievement, Routledge, Oxford
, 2013, 'Goal orientation and academic achievement', in Hattie J; Anderman EM (ed.), International Guide to Student Achievement, Routledge, Oxford
, 2013, 'Goal setting, personal best (PB) goals, and academic achievement', in Hattie J; Anderman EM (ed.), International Guide to Student Achievement, Routledge, Oxford
, 2013, 'Television and academic achievement', in Hattie J; Anderman EM (ed.), International Guide to Student Achievement, Routledge, Oxford
, 2013, 'Goal Setting and Personal Best Goals', in International Guide to Student Achievement, pp. 356 - 358, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203850398-118
, 2013, 'LATENT VARIABLE MODELING IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: INSIGHTS FROM A MOTIVATION AND ENGAGEMENT RESEARCH PROGRAM', in Contemporary Approaches to Research in Learning Innovations, pp. 187 - 216
, 2013, 'Male involvement in children’s lives the Australian context: Roles and relevance to academic and nonacademic outcomes in the Australian context', in Father Involvement in Young Children S Lives A Global Analysis, pp. 241 - 260, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5155-2_14
, 2013, 'Male involvement in young children’s lives: Roles and relevance to academic and non-academic outcomes in the Australian context', in Pattnaik J (ed.), Father Involvement in Young Children's Lives, Springer Verlag, New York
, 2013, 'A unified approach to motivation and engagement: The Motivation and Engagement Wheel – ‘Extension Study’ section.', in McInerney DM (ed.), Educational Psychology: Constructing Learning, Pearson, Sydney
, 2013, 'Aboriginal/Indigenous students in high school: Understanding their motivation, engagement, academic buoyancy, and achievement', in Liem GAD; Bernardo A (ed.), Advancing cross-cultural perspectives on educational psychology, Information Age Publishing, Charlotte, NC
, 2013, 'Latent Variable Modeling in Educational Psychology', in Application of Structural Equation Modeling in Educational Research and Practice, SensePublishers, pp. 187 - 216, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-332-4_9
, 2013, 'Latent variable modelling in educational psychology: Insights from a motivation and engagement research program', in Applications of Structural Equation Modeling in Educational Research and Practice, Sense, Boston, pp. 187 - 216
, 2013, 'Me, my classroom, my school: A mixed-methods study of the meE Framework of motivation, engagement, and academic development', in Liem GAD; Bernardo A (ed.), Advancing cross-cultural perspectives on educational psychology, Information Age Publishing, Charlotte, NC
, 2012, 'Preparation, perseverance, and performance in music: Views from a program of educational psychology research', in McPherson G; Welch G (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Music Education, Oxford University Press, Oxford
, 2012, 'Development and validation of the Mental Toughness Inventory (MTI): A construct validation approach', in Gucciardi D; Gordon S (ed.), Mental Toughness in Sport: Developments in research and theory, Taylor & Francis, London
, 2012, 'Motivation and engagement: Conceptual, operational and empirical clarity. Section Commentary in S. Christenson', in Christenson SL; Reschly AL; Wylie C (ed.), Handbook of Research on Student Engagement, Springer, New York
, 2012, 'Grade retention: Effects on academic and non-academic development', in Levesque RJR (ed.), Encyclopedia of Adolescence, Springer, New York
, 2012, 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder', in Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning, pp. 360 - 361, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_268
, 2012, 'Part II commentary: Motivation and engagement: Conceptual, operational, and empirical clarity', in Handbook of Research on Student Engagement, pp. 303 - 311, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2018-7_14
, 2012, 'Adaptability and learning', in Seel NM (ed.), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning, Springer, New York
, 2012, 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)', in Seel NM (ed.), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning, Springer, New York
, 2012, 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), perceived competence, and self-worth: Evidence and implications for students and practitioners', in Handbook on Children with Special Health Care Needs, Springer, New York
, 2012, 'Enhancing motivation', in Barletta J; Bond J (ed.), The home therapist: A psychological first aid manual, Australian Academic Press, Sydney
, 2012, 'Fear of failure in learning', in Seel NM (ed.), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning, Springer, New York
, 2012, 'Motivation enhancement', in Seel NM (ed.), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning, Springer, New York
, 2012, 'Resilience and learning', in Seel NM (ed.), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning, Springer, New York
, 2011, 'Self-concept: A synergy of theory, method, and application', in Harris KR; Graham S; Urdan T (ed.), APA Educational Psychology Handbook 3v, American Psychological Association (APA), Washington
, 2011, 'A model for mathematics instruction to enhance student motivation and engagement', in Brahier DJ (ed.), Motivation and Disposition: Pathways to learning mathematics, Wiley-Blackwell; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Reston, VA