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BACKMAN, CARL W.; SECORD, PAUL F. – 1967
THIS REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE OF THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION FOCUSES ON THE FORCES (I.E. SOCIAL CLASS, PARENTS, PERSONALITY, CURRICULUM PURSUED, AND FRIENDS) WHICH INFLUENCE STUDENTS TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL OR DROP OUT. IN THE CLASSROOM SITUATION, THE TEACHER, THROUGH THE USE OF POWER, AND THE PEER GROUP, THROUGH GROUP NORMS, HAVE THE MOST…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Classroom Environment, College Students, Educational Environment
Iozzi, Louis A.; Cheu, Janey – 1978
The paper discusses curriculum change in American education and describes a social studies curriculum model intended to help high school students become better decision makers. The paper is presented in eight sections. Section I identifies educational programs which have been implemented in response to crisis situations. Among these are sex…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills
Littleton, Roosevelt, Jr. – 1998
Although community colleges currently account for over half of minority enrollment in America, there is controversy regarding whether the colleges actually provide minority students with access to higher education or merely track them into low-level studies. A number of barriers to success face minority community college students, such as…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Curriculum, College Preparation, College Role
Wheeler, Sue; Birtle, Jan – 1993
This book is an exploration of personal tutoring, addressed mainly from the point of view of British higher education, examining it from a practical approach based on commonly encountered student problems and their treatment. The major focus is on providing practical guidance for tutors with a variety of previous experiences and backgrounds, and…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Students, Counseling, Counseling Objectives
Robinson, Elly – ARIS Resources Bulletin, 2000
Because of changes in welfare eligibility, the education system, and employment and training opportunities, it has become more likely that young people who have had difficulty with the mainstream schooling system and who face a lack of employment options will end up in adult education. Educators in the adult education classroom have an opportunity…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adult Basic Education, Attitude Change, Classroom Techniques
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
Science teachers need to stress several kinds of objectives in teaching and learning. One kind, cognitive, receives major emphasis by teachers. In addition to vital facts and concepts, pupils should also acquire major generalizations. And, in addition to facts, concepts, and generalizations, pupils also need to be able to think critically.…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Affective Objectives, Democratic Values, Educational Practices
Reavis, William C.; Van Dyke, George E. – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1933
In order that we may know where we stand in secondary education, the membership of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools four years ago took the lead in urging a study. When the members of a committee of this association appeared before the Bureau of the Budget in 1928, they received a very courteous hearing. It was…
Descriptors: Educational History, National Surveys, School Statistics, Secondary Education

Olmedo, Irma M. – Teaching and Teacher Education, 1997
Researchers analyzed journals and essays from an elementary teacher education course, examining white prospective teachers' changing views about inner-city schools with minority children as they completed fieldwork and relevant readings. The experiences helped them question old assumptions about urban students and teaching and about the value of…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Black Students, Consciousness Raising, Cultural Awareness
Glover, Jeanette W.; Hull-Toye, Carolyn S. – 1995
This study of 528 Tennessee welfare recipients enrolled in regular community college vocational or technical programs examined academic background, personal characteristics, student attitudes, college experiences, and learning outcomes. These students were primarily single parents who received Aid to Families with Dependent Children benefits and…
Descriptors: Career Development, Community Colleges, Grade Point Average, Individual Development
Smart, John C., Ed. – 1990
Eleven papers on theory and research in higher education have the following titles and authors: "A Paradigm for Research on Higher Education" (William F. Massy); "Minority Student Access to, and Persistence and Performance in College: A Review of the Trends and Research Literature" (Shirley L. Mow and Michael T. Nettles);…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Access to Education, Adult Development, College Students
North Carolina Univ., Chapel Hill. General Administration. – 1988
Articles by student affairs officers of The University of North Carolina focus on the theme of improving the quality of life for students during their time on campus. Programs, research, and thought being carried forward by student affairs professionals in North Carolina are noted. The 17 papers are as follows: (1) "A University System…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, College Admission, College Students, Computers
Kleinfeld, Judith; Berry, Franklin L. – 1978
Educational strategies that small rural high schools can use to address important developmental needs of rural youth were explored, focusing on the importance of educational environments outside traditional high school classrooms, (i.e., work-experience programs, student exchange programs, and travel-study). Of the 92 Alaskan village high schools…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Curriculum Enrichment, Developmental Programs, Educational Environment
New Jersey Department of Education, 2007
The Commissioner of Education's Report on Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse in New Jersey Public Schools, submitted annually to the education committees of the Senate and Assembly, provides the Legislature with data in four broad incident categories: violence, vandalism, weapons, and substance abuse. The report also summarizes initiatives…
Descriptors: Weapons, Charter Schools, Substance Abuse, Violence
Rynders, John E.; Horrobin, J. Margaret – 1996
This updated book provides a collection of longitudinal perspectives on experiences of individuals with Down Syndrome, from birth to adulthood. The book is an outgrowth of a federally funded early intervention study called Project EDGE (Expanding Developmental Growth through Education). Contents cover the following topics: historical review of…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Adults, Child Development, Child Health
Cross, K. Patricia; Steadman, Mimi Harris – 1996
The centerpiece of this book are four cases which illustrate classroom research in the context of various learning issues in college classrooms. The cases are intended for discussion by readers of: (1) how the students in the hypothesized situation perceive what is going on; (2) possible hypotheses about what is interfering with student learning;…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research