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Rentel, Victor M.; Kennedy, John J. – American Educational Research Journal, 1972
This study examined the effectiveness of pattern drill relative to (a) the reduction of phonological and grammatical variations from the standard South Midland dialect, and (b) the promotion of reading ability. (CK)
Descriptors: Grade 1, Language Research, Pattern Drills (Language), Phonology
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Han, Wan Sang – Social Forces, 1971
Descriptors: Delinquency Causes, Failure, Males, Rural Youth
Harrison, Danny E.; and others – J Marriage Fam, 1969
Results of comparison study, using Reiss items subjected to Guttman analysis for measurement of dependent variable, indicate replication of other studies where degree of affection was major factor in acceptance of advanced sexual activity. No overall Negro-white predisposition existed regarding promiscuity. Several racial-cultural factors which…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, High School Students
Fratoe, Frank A. – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 1981
Presents an overview of the educational needs, problems, and aspirations of the second largest and fastest growing nonmetropolitan minority group in the United States. Condensed from "The Education of Nonmetro Hispanics," Rural Development Research Report Number 31 of the USDA Economic Research Service (September 1981). (Editor/SJL)
Descriptors: Aspiration, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Moriarty, Thomas E. – Small School Forum, 1981
The unique characteristics of South Dakota rural youth represent a fit between behavior and environment -- physical, social, and cultural. The major exception to this fit is the formal education planned for them. Efforts must be directed toward revitalizing and making the educational opportunities of rural youth relevant. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Educational Environment, Interviews
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Crase, Sedahlia Jasper; And Others – Home Economics Research Journal, 1980
Describes a study designed (1) to develop a parent behavior instrument suitable to the study of rural parents; (2) to study the stability of the behavior of rural parents over a one-year period; and (3) to investigate rural parent behaviors in relation to family and child demographic variables. (CT)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Demography, Measures (Individuals), Parent Child Relationship
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Dunne, Faith; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1981
Rural girls, answering questions concerning educational and occupational aspirations, showed significantly higher educational aspiration, the same or higher occupational aspiration, and equal ranges of job choice, relative to boys. The results are discussed with respect to previous findings, and to status attainment models. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Nontraditional Occupations, Occupational Aspiration, Research Problems
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Roggenbuck, Mary June – Reading Teacher, 1977
Teachers must be sensitive to the needs of modern farm children to see themselves and their families reflected favorably and accurately in reading materials. (HOD)
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Elementary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests
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Lehr, Ron; Jeffery, Gary – Canadian Journal of Counselling, 1996
Details the needs identified by parents, youth, and others concerning the role played by rural parents in the career development of young people. Presents findings from a series of focus group interviews. The identified needs reflect potential activities which parents, schools, and others might use to help rural youth. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Career Counseling, Career Development, Needs Assessment
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Anderson, Shawn; Brown, Chris – Journal of Career Assessment, 1997
Urban (n=51) and rural (n=43) high school seniors completed measures of career maturity and career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE). Career development attitude was the most significant predictor of CDMSE. Rural seniors scored significantly higher on career development knowledge. (SK)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Decision Making, High School Seniors, Rural Youth
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Lapan, Richard T.; Tucker, Bradley; Kim, Se-Kang; Kosciulek, John F. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 2003
Evaluates the impact of 4 career development curricular strategies and emotional/instrumental support in preparing rural adolescents to make successful post-high school transitions. Curriculum strategies and perceived support helped 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-grade students attain critical aspects of career development, enhanced student satisfaction,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Career Development, Curriculum Development, High Schools
Sarvela, Paul D.; And Others – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1990
Among 3,907 seventh-twelfth grade students in rural Illinois, ages at first use for alcohol, tobacco, and drugs were lower than national averages. Specific drug and alcohol education programs should be implemented before age of first use for 10 percent of students. Contains 20 references and 3 data tables. (SV)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcoholic Beverages, Cocaine, Drinking
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Wieder, Alan – MultiCultural Review, 1995
Describes life during the Depression era by studying narrative and visual portrayals of African American children in both rural and urban settings. Sources include Richard Wright's "12 Million Black Voices" and Stella Gentry Sharpe's "Tobe" as well as work that critically analyzes these narrative and visual documentations of…
Descriptors: Blacks, Children, Economically Disadvantaged, Educationally Disadvantaged
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Huber, Joseph D.; Garten, Ted – Rural Educator, 1993
Discusses the importance of recognizing and understanding the consequences of stress, distress, and burnout among rural middle school students. Provides guidelines for diminishing the effects of distress and burnout among students and for conducting teacher inservice programs on distress and ways to manage personal and professional stress. (LP)
Descriptors: Burnout, Inservice Teacher Education, Intervention, Middle Schools
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Kacir, Christopher D.; Gordon, Donald A. – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 1999
Study investigated the effectiveness of Parenting Adolescents Wisely, a brief interactive laserdisc parent training program. Compared to the control group, mothers who used the program reported increased knowledge of adaptive parenting practices at a one-month follow-up as well as significantly lower frequencies of child problem behaviors at one…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Rearing, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship
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