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Jackson, Douglas N. – 1994
The term "conative" is used to describe constructs that span both motivational and volitional aspects of human behavior, distinguished from constructs that emphasize cognition and affection. Among the conative constructs are achievement strivings, beliefs about self-esteem and self-efficacy, interests and attitudes about learning,…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Affective Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Processes
Higbee, Jeanne L.; Dwinell, Patricia L. – 1989
A course entitled "Strategies for Academic Success," conducted in the Division of Developmental Studies at the University of Georgia, is described. The sample syllabus focuses on self-awareness and can be adapted to meet the needs of other institutions. The course is designed to promote awareness and development of psychological, social,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, College Students, Counseling
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Henderson, Ronald W.; Landesman, Edward M. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1993
Discussion of computer-assisted mathematics instruction focuses on a study of high school students that examined the instructional effectiveness of computer-managed videodisc instruction for precalculus mathematics. Highlights include a comparison with traditional classroom instruction and theoretical perspectives, including sociocultural theory,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Goal Orientation, High Schools
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McCarthy, Linda – Equity & Excellence in Education, 2003
The term "transgender" is used by people whose gender identity or expression falls outside the boundaries of traditional gender expectations. In educational systems, transgender issues are becoming increasingly relevant as both students and staff "come out" as transgender, and as young people explore non-normative gender expression. In comparison…
Descriptors: Work Environment, Sexual Identity, Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality
Grant, Dale F.; And Others – 1997
This report examines motivational variables and support structures that influenced the success of African American females who graduated with honors from a rural Georgia high school. Case studies focus on the nature of the honor graduates' friendships and the role that friendship may have played in motivating these students to become honor…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Black Students
Ouvry, Judith A. – 1997
This book is an easy-to-read inspirational book that was written to show adult literacy students how to achieve fulfillment by taking charge of their lives. The eight short chapters of the book are printed only on the right-hand page, with inspirational quotations and space for the reader's personal thoughts on the left-hand page. Chapter titles…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Aspiration, Empowerment
Passage, 1985
This inaugural issue of the journal concerning education programs for refugees in the United States contains 20 articles dealing with teaching English as a second language (ESL) and cultural orientation. They include "The IESL/CO/PET Program" (Anne Morgan); "Studying Refugees' Languages: A New Approach in Staff Development"…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Classroom Techniques, Community Services, Cultural Education
Willis, Joe D.; Layne, Benjamin H. – 1982
It was hypothesized that motivation (power, achievement, or fear of failure) scores would be important variables in predicting coaches' and students' ratings of competitiveness and skill. Female high school students in basketball, tennis, and track and field used a self-peer measurement technique to rate competitiveness and skill. Coaches' ratings…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Athletes, Athletic Coaches, Competition
Fetters, William B. – 1975
A sample of high school seniors was surveyed in spring 1972 to provide baseline data for the NCES National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972. The First-Followup Survey of this sample took place in fall 1973. This report describes how these young adults changed during this period of about 1-1/2 years with regard to their view of…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Attitude Change, Followup Studies, Goal Orientation
Providence Public Schools, RI. – 1970
A project (ARISE) designed to provide information, referral and counseling on the available resources and services in Providence and in Rhode Island for youth and adult residents of the City of Providence is presented. Objectives include: (1) To help adults improve their self understanding, verify their goals, make firm commitments to their…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Guidance, Counseling Services, Dropout Prevention
Stewart, Abigail J. – New Directions for Education, Work and Careers, 1979
Personal and institutional characteristics that might increase the likelihood of a female student successfully developing and pursuing individual goals are discussed. Three studies examine: psychological characteristics associated with life outcomes of satisfaction, effect of college education and environments on psychological characteristics, and…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Competition, Fear of Success
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Moore, James L., III; Ford, Donna Y.; Owens, Delila; Hall, Ted; Byrd, Melendez; Henfield, Malik; Whiting, Gilman W. – Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 2006
Predominately White institutions of higher education have focused a considerable amount of attention on the underrepresentation of African American and other ethnically diverse students in colleges and universities. To address this problem, colleges and universities have focused not just on recruitment but also on the retention of African American…
Descriptors: African American Students, Higher Education, Academically Gifted, Disproportionate Representation
Brooks, B. David; Paull, Robert C. – 1984
This program is designed to teach students the concept of personal responsibility and its relationship to successful behavior. It is based on the assumption that a systematic presentation of the concepts and skills of personal responsibility will improve individual conduct and have a positive effect on school climate. The program is organized into…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Educational Change, Educational Environment
Branyon, Sandra; Piotrowski, Chris – 1986
A study evaluated the effectiveness of a career development program entitled Career and Life Planning, which is a two-semester required course for freshmen at the University of West Florida. The career planning format included study and library skills and self-knowledge. Other course focuses were exploration of personal needs, vocational…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Career Education, Career Planning
Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, Inc., IN. – 1978
Focus on Choice was a 309 Special Project with education and research components. The educational aspect involved two pilot classes of under-educated adults in a 13-week course which emphasized self-assessment, goal-setting and occupational information. An integral feature of the design included mutual support groups and role models as a way of…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Dropouts, Adult Education, Adult Programs
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