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Jacqueline D. Woolley; Paola A. Baca; Kelsey A. Kelley – Journal of Cognition and Development, 2024
Superstitious behaviors persist across time, culture, and age. Although often considered irrational and even potentially harmful, superstitions have recently been shown to have positive effects on stress levels, confidence, and ultimately, performance. However, it remains unclear how people conceive of superstitious behaviors, specifically,…
Descriptors: Children, College Students, Beliefs, Theory of Mind
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Weimer, Amy A.; Burleson, Cheryl; Stegall, Sarah E.; Eisenman, Russell – Early Child Development and Care, 2020
The present study examined relations between Theory of Mind (ToM) understanding and social competence among school-age Latino children. Participants included 62 children ages 6-12 years. Picture vocabulary was assessed via a standardized language survey, and ToM assessed via Happé's [(1994). An advanced test of theory of mind: Understanding of…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Interpersonal Competence, Correlation, Children
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Peters-Burton, Erin E.; Johnson, Todd – International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, 2018
In an attempt to broaden participation in STEM, a new type of high school is emerging, high schools which include a focus on engineering, have few or no academic admission criteria, and actively involve students of all levels of ability, known as Inclusive STEM High Schools (ISHSs). One aspect of successful ISHSs includes the intentional and…
Descriptors: STEM Education, High Schools, Achievement Tests, Elementary Secondary Education
National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools, 2014
The National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools (NCSU) spent the 2011-12 school year conducting intensive case studies of four Fort Worth, Texas, high schools to understand what differentiates higher-performing from lower-performing schools. It was found that high schools can address gaps in student achievement, especially with traditionally…
Descriptors: High School Students, Case Studies, Effective Schools Research, Theory of Mind
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Schwartz, Marc S.; Gerlach, Jeanne – Mind, Brain, and Education, 2011
Building on J. Dewey's (1907) original work with the laboratory school, the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Texas-Arlington is expanding the original concept to include partners throughout a school system and the community in order to support and advance learning in multiple learning environments. The goal is to…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, School Community Programs, School Community Relationship, School Districts