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Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Guilford Publications, 2007
Growing evidence suggests that self-determination is a significant factor in improving educational and transition outcomes in students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This volume reviews the breadth of available methods for teaching components of self-determination--including choice making, problem solving, decision making, goal…
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, Educational Planning, Decision Making, Self Advocacy
Harvey, Virginia Smith; Chickie-Wolfe, Louise A.; Eads, James B. – Guilford Publications, 2007
Accessible, practical, and empowering, this book gives school professionals the tools to put students in charge of their own learning. Going beyond traditional "study skills" guides that focus on the mechanics of homework completion and test taking, the authors address the underlying psychological factors that influence academic success and…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Lifelong Learning, Academic Achievement, Psychological Characteristics
Spille, Henry A.; Stewart, David W.; Sullivan, Eugene – 1997
This guide for adults who are seeking external degrees offers guidance for selecting such a program and a listing of 140 accredited programs. The five chapters of part 1 provide an introduction to external degree opportunities. Chapter 1 briefly considers the multiple ways in which today's adults can continue their education. Chapter 2 explains…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, Accreditation (Institutions), Adult Education
College Entrance Examination Board, New York, NY. Coll. Scholarship Service. – 1986
Information on over 500 major fields of study and the 3,000 colleges and graduate institutions that offer these programs at associate, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, and first-professional degree levels is provided for the 1986-1987 academic year. There are 17 special academic programs covered: accelerated program, combined bachelor's/graduate…
Descriptors: Church Related Colleges, College Admission, College Programs, College Students