Article describes the school experience as being like a competition that students find unappealing so they lose interest. (ML)

Author applies to the nursing field his observations on what motivates adult learners and the link between continuous education and leadership. Primarily he sees adult learners as acting out their roles as adults, strengthening their relationship with society, fortifying their leadership potential which is strengthened by individualized curricula.…

High-curiosity boys had higher self-concepts than low-curiosity boys and tended to exhibit better interpersonal attitudes and to participate in activities which seem to be an indication of curiosity. (Author/DR)

Although aimed at the school psychologists, this paper suggests the use of a variety of interventionists and implies a more active follow-through than has typically been taken by psychologists in the schools. (Author)

Student should follow individual learning program the teacher has helped him plan. (IR)

Research supported in part by a National Institute for Mental Health Training Grant No. MH11102-01. A Revision of this paper was reported at the International Congress for Mental Health, London, England, August, 1968.

The order of presentation of topics is an important factor in the success of introductory psychology courses. Criteria for judging the efficacy of a course sequence should include use of students' entry level skills as a foundation, sections following each other coherently, and motivation for students to learn "hard" material. (CS)

Provides a checklist useful to teachers purchasing programs or wishing to create their own programs, suggesting that creating and evaluating programs on the precepts of goal setting, curiosity, and fantasy should ensure a good return on the software production/purchasing dollar. (MP)

Provides suggestions for instructors on how to effectively motivate training class of hostile students. Principles of learning and motivation, lively training introduction, good instructor example, a motivating message, making learning reinforcing, separating feeling from knowledge, motivating with student action, and recognizing students'…

There is a population of "invisible scholars," independent of educational institutions, who are neither served nor used by the educational system. Educators should consider specific initiatives to both aid and utilize their talents and efforts. (Author/MSE)