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Catts, Hugh W. – Annals of Dyslexia, 1989
The paper discusses problems with traditional definitions of dyslexia and reviews research that suggests a more comprehensive definition, viewing dyslexia as a developmental language disorder that involves a deficit in phonological processing. The disorder is seen as manifesting itself in various phonological difficulties as well as in a specific…
Descriptors: Definitions, Developmental Tasks, Dyslexia, Elementary Secondary Education
Holmes, Mark, Comp. – 1986
Success may be conceptualized within five major domains: academic, aesthetic, social, physical, and moral. The five domains may be further considered either within an individual or a societal dimension, depending on which party principally benefits. Finally, success can be further subdivided into two models; one being competitive, which is termed…
Descriptors: Achievement, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries
Creamer, Don G. – 1985
A literature search and review was conducted by the Two-Year College Student Development Research Committee of the American College Personnel Association to investigate the overall character of typical research on two-year college student development concerns. The student development research conducted at the two-year college level contrasted…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Research, Literature Reviews, Research Reports
Walker, Hill M. – 1985
The focus of this paper is the effect of teachers' expectations for their students on their own behavior, on the classroom environment, and on learning. Literature is reviewed and integrated, and an assessment system for matching individual students with learning environments is presented. Section one reviews literature on the following topics:…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Mainstreaming
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Hemming, James – Journal of Moral Education, 1991
Discusses an evolutionary approach to human morality. Emphasizes the rapid development of brain weight, neural circuits, and synaptic systems during early childhood. Concludes that the human brain has resources for generating responsible, caring behavior but must be nurtured and educated. Urges that moral training in a proper social climate be…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education, Ethical Instruction, Ethics
Anderson, Jennifer; And Others – 1984
The current status of research on experiential learning (primarily at the postsecondary level) is discussed, based in part on responses from a seven-member panel. Methodological considerations and proposed research agendas are also covered. Current research on experiential learning, which focuses on program design and impacts on the learner, falls…
Descriptors: Career Development, College Students, Educational Policy, Educational Research
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Tinto, Vincent; Goodsell, Anne – 1993
This paper reports on two studies, one quantitative and the other qualitative, on the effectiveness and influence of Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) at the University of Washington. A quantitative panel study compared 442 freshmen participating in 21 FIGs with 1818 non-participating freshmen. Findings indicated that the FIG program provided a…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, College Freshmen, College Instruction
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Plucker, Jonathan A. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1996
This article reviews the literature on identification, curriculum, and counseling of gifted Asian American students. It finds that suggestions for teaching and counseling this population are rare, and most literature addresses only identification concerns. The paper also analyzes factors influencing the intellectual, social, and emotional…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Asian American Students, Counseling Techniques
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Renzulli, Joseph S.; Reis, Sally M. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1994
This article reviews research on the Schoolwide Enrichment Triad Model, which combines the previously developed Enrichment Triad and Revolving Door Identification Models of gifted education. Research reviewed addresses: model effectiveness, creative productivity, personal and social development, underserved populations, self-efficacy, curricular…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Style, Creativity, Curriculum Development
Pascarella, Ernest T.; And Others – 1991
This paper estimates the effects of freshman athletic participation on reading comprehension, mathematics, and critical thinking controlling for pre-college aptitude and other influences. A group of 3,331 students from 18 four-year and 5 two-year colleges and universities participated in initial testing during fall of their freshman year. Testing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basketball, Cognitive Development, College Athletics
Gilson, Joan Tedrow – 1990
This paper examines the research and theories that describe the emotional and intellectual development of women and minorities, and relates them to student development today especially in light of the increasing numbers of students from various minority groups. Major theorists of student development, those who focus on either cognitive or…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Students, Developmental Psychology, Ethnic Groups
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Angell, Ann V. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1991
Reviews theory and research on the relationship between classroom climate and citizenship outcomes in elementary settings. Compares democratic learning environments described by three studies. Suggests that free expression, peer interaction in cooperative activities, respect for diverse viewpoints, and student participation in decision making…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Environment, Cooperative Learning, Democracy
Hoge, Robert D.; Renzulli, Joseph S. – 1991
Three issues are addressed in this research review. First, do gifted and average children differ in their self-concepts? Second, what, if any, are the effects on self-concept of labeling a child as gifted or exceptional? Third, does placing the child in a separate enriched or accelerated classroom have any impact on self-concept? The paper begins…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Counseling, Elementary Secondary Education
Boylan, Hunter R., Ed.; Kerstiens, Gene, Ed. – Research in Developmental Education, 1988
These five issues of "Research in Developmental Education," examine the theoretical models and foundations of developmental education. Included are the following: (1) "Theoretical Foundations of Developmental Education," by Hunter R. Boylan, which examines the behaviorist, humanist, and developmental theories underpinning developmental education;…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Cooperative Learning, Developmental Stages, Developmental Studies Programs
Pope, Myron L.; Miller, Michael T. – 1996
Student-athletes face a number of challenges that are not inherently addressed in a collegiate institutional structure. In addition to the usual sets of academic and social pressures faced by their nonathlete peers, student-athletes face a unique set of demands, including athletic training, competition, media relations, strength and conditioning…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Academic Persistence, College Athletics, College Students
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