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Shedlin, Allan, Jr. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
The best elementary schools celebrate individual differences among students. Mindful of the need for creative adaptation, this article summarizes qualitative indicators of effective schools, including happy environment, varied learning styles, mutual regard between children and adults, school readiness and enthusiasm, well-articulated mission,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Individual Differences, Outcomes of Education
Young, Elaine; Frelow, Robert D. – 1989
This book presents an approach to learning that builds on trust and personal regard. It is based on the experiences of a second grade teacher and relates anecdotal experiences. Chapter I discusses beginning the transference of power, pre-planning for the school year, and creating an environment. Chapter II discusses building trust, focusing on…
Descriptors: Individual Differences, Individual Power, Learning Strategies, Self Esteem
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Cahn, Lorynne D. – NASSP Bulletin, 1988
Many learning disabled adolescent students can have a successful college experience if a school follows appropriate guidelines for counseling such students. The guidelines include establishing objective criteria for students' college abilities and needs, continuing to evaluate learning problems, and researching available college programs. (CJH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, College Preparation, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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Sinatra, Camille – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1990
The article describes five diverse secondary schools with successful programs to provide responsive instruction based on individual learning styles. Schools include a school for gifted students in Minnesota, a middle school in New Jersey, and three schools in New York. (DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Environmental Influences, Gifted, Individual Differences
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Waxman, Hersholt C.; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1985
This study synthesizes published and unpublished research on the effects of adaptive education on student outcomes. The study found adaptive education affects student outcomes positively and suggests that tailoring instruction to individual students is more effective than traditional educational methods. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Differences
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Andrews, Roland H. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1990
The article describes the dramatic improvement in reading achievement, decrease in discipline problems, and improvement in student attitudes in a North Carolina elementary school over a two-year period when students were taught through their preferred learning styles. (DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Change, Cognitive Style, Elementary Education
Orlova, I. N. – Soviet Education, 1991
Discusses the predominance of adolescents in many Soviet night schools. Describes the characteristics of difficult adolescents and their deviant behavior. Identifies the need for individual work with adolescent students that takes account of their personal characteristics. Suggests a need for better teacher training in dealing with difficult…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Evening Programs, Foreign Countries
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Meyer, J. H. F. – Higher Education, 1991
The concept of study orchestration, a contextualized approach to study skills/habits for individuals and groups of students, is discussed as it relates to college student learning. Individual differences and characteristics are considered, particularly as they are sensitive to study context and concern intervention for students at risk…
Descriptors: College Instruction, College Students, High Risk Students, Higher Education
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Peterson, Norris A. – Journal of Economic Education, 1992
Presents results of a study using a switching regression model to correct for biases in assessing the gain in economic knowledge from high school economic courses. Explains that regressors used included geometry, civics, female, African-American, college, twelfth, and dummy variables. Reports substantial differences between students who elect…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Educational Research, Elective Courses, Individual Differences
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McLaughlin, Marilou B. – CUPA Journal, 1990
The coordinator of several administrative searches at the State University of New York (Cortland) offers guidance to administrative job seekers. As finalists often have similar educational and professional qualifications, elements of character such as style, personality, charm, and thoughtfulness may make the crucial difference. (DB)
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Administrators, Employment Interviews, Higher Education
Hall, Mark – Campus Activities Programming, 1992
A discussion of successful leadership in meetings looks at differing philosophies about the role of the group leader, the different roles assumed by group members, minimal responsibilities that the leader must fulfill, and specific suggestions for maintaining the group's interest during the meeting. (MSE)
Descriptors: Committees, Efficiency, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
Hiatt, Evelyn Levsky, Ed.; Covington, Jeanette, Ed. – Update on Gifted Education, 1991
This document, a first "theme" issue of a projected quarterly publication on developments in gifted education, focuses on theoretical principles and practical suggestions concerning student identification for gifted programs in Texas. The first article, "Developing Defensible Identification Procedures," is by Tommie Sue…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Compliance (Legal), Elementary Secondary Education
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Eley, Malcolm G. – Higher Education, 1992
Monash University (Australia) students (n=320) enrolled concurrently in two courses were surveyed concerning their approaches to learning and the classroom presentation of material. Results supported the conception that an individual student's approach to studying in a course is determined in part by his perceptions of the teaching approach. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, College Students, Comparative Analysis
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Anderson, James A.; Adams, Maurianne – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1992
In instructional design for higher education, it is important to the success of all students to take into account the differences in individual learning styles. Research indicates that different student populations have characteristically different approaches to learning and that teachers can use patterns of effective practice to foster success…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, College Instruction, College Students
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Sobral, D. T. – Higher Education, 1992
A scale of course appeal was tested on medical students in preclinical courses. Results showed that positive (pleasure, satisfaction) or negative (anxiety, grief) student reactions were substantially correlated with an independent measure, the Course Valuing Inventory. In addition, different student adaptation modes appeared to correspond to…
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students), Educational Benefits, Higher Education, Individual Differences
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