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Day, Afton J. – Teacher, 1976
"Trick" your students and treat them to an uncustomary classroom celebration. (Editor)
Descriptors: Interviews, Learning Activities, Literature Appreciation, Social Studies
Direct linkSmith, Alane K.; Carmack, Heather J.; Titsworth, B. Scott – Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 2006
The adjustment to college represents a potentially invigorating and unsettling time for students. As students are socialized into college experiences, they must simultaneously navigate issues of identity, uncertainty, and change--all of which take place in a dynamic, ever-changing communication environment. The purpose of this study was to explore…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Socialization, Self Concept, Student Attitudes
Peer reviewedGardner, John N.; Barefoot, Betsy – Journal of the Freshman Year Experience, 1991
An interview with David Riesman, founder of Harvard University's (Massachusetts) freshman seminar program, covers the origins and structure of the seminars, Riesman's own college experience, the importance of the college experience, faculty research, and the role of faculty in student intellectual development. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Students, First Year Seminars, Higher Education
Porter, Shirley C. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1993
Twenty-two gifted students (ages 18-25) were interviewed concerning their views of their high school years, specifically focusing on the kinds of support received from parents and teachers. The importance of parents' emotional support and their attendance at the child's activities are emphasized. Suggestions are offered for parents, teachers, and…
Descriptors: Gifted, Helping Relationship, High School Graduates, High Schools
Benjamin, Michael – 1990
A study was done at the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) examining the experiences, concerns and interests of college freshmen. Of 65 entering students who agreed to participate, 37 signed up for the study in September, 1988, with 24 women and 4 men completing all study requirements: completion of a daily diary; bimonthly unstructured…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Freshmen, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Download full textLinn, Patricia L. – 1993
This paper examines the role of work in a psychology work/study curriculum at Antioch College (Ohio), and argues that the view of student's work that is described may represent a missed opportunity to help students learn. Students, through interviews and journal entries, provided their opinions regarding if and in what ways their classes…
Descriptors: College Students, Cooperative Education, Experiential Learning, Higher Education
Sottile, James, M., Jr. – 1996
This study examined the effects of alcohol use on the transition experiences and development of eight female freshman college students. The theories developed by Erikson, Chickering, Perry, Kohlberg, Gilligan, Belenky, and Eisenhart were examined and related to student development. A qualitative case study research design involved data collection…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Case Studies
