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Wolverton, Vance D. – Music Educators Journal, 1989
Describes ways in which choral directors may help performers understand and interpret the affective aspects of music. Offers suggestions for analyzing music scores and for teaching students about a composition's background and emotional message. (LS)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Affective Objectives, Choral Music, Higher Education

Yazigy, Rula – Language Learning Journal, 1994
Discusses the attitudes of the Arabic-speaking peoples toward the learning of Western languages, particularly English. Ethnic Arabs regard Arabic as a God-given language. The Arab world is suspicious of any form of foreign influence: political, economic, cultural or educational. A case study of Lebanon is presented. (21 references) (CK)
Descriptors: Arabic, Arabs, Case Studies, Culture Conflict
McDermott, J. Cynthia – Hands On, 1995
Teaching conformity through coercion limits students' willingness to take risks and make decisions regarding their learning. In contrast, a Foxfire classroom environment that meets psychological needs empowers students to make choices about their learning, eliminates fear of failure, allows students to establish their own standards of achievement,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Compliance (Psychology), Educational Change, Educational Practices

Kim-Rivera, E. G. – Foreign Language Annals, 1999
Focuses on English-language education in the Swedish compulsory school, where the framework and foundation for the achievement of English fluency is established. Oral skills and practical aspects of English learning are emphasized in the compulsory school curriculum. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Compulsory Education, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries

Berglund, Anders; Daniels, Mats; Tengstrand, Anders; Hedenborg, Mathias – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1998
Discusses the use of assessment to stimulate creativity and communication skills in engineering students. Describes full-scale studies for students in engineering, physics, computer science, and mathematics at two universities in Sweden. New examination methods include continuous assessment, seminars, mini-conferences, oral presentations, written…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Educational Change, Educational Environment

Sung, Hkekyung; Padilla, Amado M. – Modern Language Journal, 1998
Examined the motivation of 140 elementary- and 451 secondary-level students toward the learning of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean in formal classroom settings in public schools. Information was also gathered from 847 parents concerning attitudes toward foreign-language learning and involvement in their child's study. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Chinese, Classroom Environment, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education

Stoney, Sue; Oliver, Ron – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 1998
Discusses the eight learner attributes of immersion, reflection, play and flow, collaboration, learner control, curiosity, fantasy, and challenge, which were identified as being important in bringing about motivation and engagement in adult learners. Describes the interactive multimedia learning environment, "Principles of Financial Investment,"…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Computer Software Development, Cooperative Learning
Rentroia-Bonito, M. A.; Jorge, J.; Ghaoui, C. – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2006
E-learning is expected to support organizations and individuals so they can become more adaptable and competitive. However, in order for organizations to realize the full potential of this technology, they should create and sustain the right context to foster learning in articulation with business objectives. This requires active participation and…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Electronic Learning, Organizational Climate, Factor Structure
Elyildirim, Selma; Ashton, Sally – English Teaching Forum, 2006
The author reviews research on the connections between attitudes and language learning, and between attitudes and motivation. The article suggests that language learners' motivation and attitudes can influence learning outcomes, and that effective teaching can change negative attitudes. It describes a classroom action research project that was…
Descriptors: Positive Attitudes, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Learning Motivation
Taguchi, Kazuyo – International Education Journal, 2006
This article reports an investigation into the factors that facilitate language learning. The first strand examines whether motivation is a predictor of as is widely accepted. In order to confirm this, Grade 10 students' motivation level was measured using two questions. Language gains were also measured and compared with the motivation level. The…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Learning Motivation, Grade 10, Teaching Methods
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. Adult Learning and Literacy Clearinghouse. – 1995
An overview of adult education programs and services for limited-English-proficient adults is offered. The population targeted by these programs and services is estimated at 4 to 6.5 million United States residents, refugees, and immigrants. Adults and out-of-school youth 16 years and older are eligible for federal adult…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Curriculum Design, Educational Needs
Ertmer, Peggy A.; And Others – 1995
This exploratory study integrated information from quantitative and qualitative data sources to highlight how different students responded to, and learned from, case-based instruction. Fifty-eight first-year veterinary students, enrolled in a biochemistry laboratory course which utilized case studies as one of the primary methods of instruction,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biochemistry, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies
Hittleman, Carol G.; Hittleman, Daniel R. – 1996
This paper focuses on how social studies content and concepts can be explored through literature in which grandparents and grandchildren interact. The paper emphasizes that, through the intergenerational relationship, children can encounter and explore life in general, increasing their understanding of their own portion of the world and of…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Family Influence, Family Role, Grandchildren
Doran, Martha S.; Klein, James D. – 1996
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of using individual, cooperative-dyad, and collaborative-dyad learning structures with a computer simulation. College students implemented and experienced one of the three learning structures while using a computer simulation designed to teach the technical and procedural aspects of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accounting, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction
Ertmer, Peggy A.; And Others – 1996
Although much of the pedagogical literature suggests otherwise, not all students find case-based instruction interesting and valuable or are confident learning from this method. This exploratory study examined how students responded to case-based instruction by exploring similarities and differences among nine students' experiences in a case-based…
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Design