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Mosholder, Richard; Goslin, Christopher – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2013
Native American students are the most likely racial/ethnic group tracked in post-secondary American education to be affected by poverty and limited access to educational opportunities. In addition, they are the most likely to be required to take remedial course work and are the least likely to graduate from college. A review of the literature was…
Descriptors: American Indian Students, College Students, At Risk Students, Literature Reviews
Mosholder, Richard; Waite, Bryan; Goslin, Chris – Online Submission, 2011
Native American students are the most likely racial/ethnic group tracked in post-secondary American education to be affected by poverty and limited access to educational opportunities. In addition, they are the most likely to be required to take remedial course work and are the least likely to graduate from college. A review of the literature was…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Student Attitudes, American Indians, Academic Persistence
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Roberts, Michael C.; And Others – Journal of Social Issues, 1987
Behavioral science has contributed many types of interventions for preventing injury to children. Child safety in four areas is reviewed using the following behavioral approaches: (1) rewards and punishments; (2) modeling; (3) prompting and feedback; (4) skills development; and (5) guided practice. Ways to maintain the changed behavior must be…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Sciences, Change Strategies
LaFromboise, Teresa D. – 1981
Recently, Indian people from the United States and Canada recommended coping-skills training for American Indians, to help in handling stress, becoming self-determined, being assertive, problem solving, and redesigning social roles and support systems. Some 30 tribal groups and agencies participated in a cultural adaptation of an assertive…
Descriptors: American Indians, Assertiveness, Biculturalism, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Brown, Robert S. – 2003
Adult mentors have proved to be important contributors to the academic and personal success of many students. This publication reviews the literature on mentoring programs for at-risk students and presents information on both the goals and challenges of mentoring programs. It also describes key elements of effective mentoring programs. It begins…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Developmental Studies Programs, Elementary Secondary Education