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Ndeke, Grace C. W.; Barmao, Anne C. – Education Quarterly Reviews, 2021
This paper reports the results of a study that investigated secondary school learners' perceptions of the influence of their science and mathematics teachers' nonverbal communication on their aspirations to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related courses in institutions of higher learning. The study further…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Teacher Influence, Nonverbal Communication, Academic Aspiration
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Carr, David L.; Davies, Thomas L.; Lavin, Angeline M. – College Student Journal, 2010
Colleges and universities are keenly interested in developing a positive relationship with current students as well as maintaining contact with alumni for a variety of enrollment and financial reasons. Institutions spend a growing amount of time and effort in an attempt to retain their existing student body as tuition and fees are needed to help…
Descriptors: Alumni, Educational Experience, Financial Support, Undergraduate Students
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Colbert, Ron – Childhood Education, 2008
The season of new buds and blossoms also signals fashion changes in the college classroom. Shorts, short skirts, tees, muscle tops, underwear exposed by low-rise pants, hospital scrubs, and flip-flops appear. With the advent of warm weather, women's clothing style can be tight and/or revealing. Jewelry and accessories become more visible. Today,…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Role Models, Social Attitudes, Clothing
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McGuire, Elaine M. – Voice of Youth Advocates, 1997
Argues that teachers and librarians can have a positive influence on the lives of young girls by complimenting their reading choices and search strategies rather than just their shoes and hairdos. Discusses books dealing with beauty, clothes, media stereotypes, women in sports, sexuality, and recommended reading for girls. (PEN)
Descriptors: Athletics, Childrens Literature, Clothing, Females