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Dey, Eric L. – 1988
In this study, student liberalism is examined longitudinally to determine whether it changes as the result of being exposed to different educational environments. The effect of college on liberalism and the relative efficacy of different measures of the college environment are also addressed. The main focus is on the effect of student peers. Data…
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Liberalism, Longitudinal Studies
Tirri, Kirsi – 2000
This paper reports findings from a study of Finnish academic Olympians of different ages who participated in Olympiad Studies in mathematics, physics, or chemistry during the years 1965-1997. The study focused special interest on the influences of home and school in contributing to the development of academic talent. The results of the Finnish…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Educational Research
Hoff, Michael P.; And Others – 1994
This study examined effects of a Dalton Junior College (Georgia) student success course, Dalton College Studies 101 (DCS 101) since it was first offered in 1987. The course meets twice a week, is strictly elective, and carries institutional credit. All students were first-time students and since most students enroll during the Fall quarter, only…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, Community Colleges, Credits
Miller-Whitehead, Marie – Online Submission, 2005
This paper provides a discussion of some of the dilemmas that face teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL). The author suggests that end-of-course assessments of ESL students should include a measure of growth, gain, or value-added, as well as measures of students' mastery of the English standards or English course criteria. Research has…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Second Language Instruction, Language Proficiency, English (Second Language)
Wong, Nancy Y. J. – Online Submission, 2004
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program has been around for over 30 years and is seen as "one of the most important means for students to foster mentoring relationships with faculty and research staff." By analyzing data obtained through semi-structured interviews and survey results, a…
Descriptors: Research Opportunities, Mentors, Institutional Research, Undergraduate Students