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Naffziger, Sue C.; Steele, Martha M.; Varner, Bruce O. – 1998
This action research project evaluated a program of activities to increase the engagement of high school students in their learning. The targeted population consisted of freshman, sophomore, and senior students in a middle class community in central Illinois. The lack of student engagement that posed a problem in academic progress was documented…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Change Strategies, Educational Strategies

Beuscher, Shonna; Keuer, Lynn; Muehlich, Sharon; Tyra, Carol – 1997
This action research project implemented and evaluated an intervention for improving student engagement in the learning process. The targeted population consisted of first, third, and fifth grade students in a small, traditional, middle class community, located in central Illinois. Evidence of non-engaged behaviors were documented from teacher…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Classroom Environment, Cooperative Learning
Carver, Erin L.; Price, Kathleen L.; Wilken, Diane M. – 2000
This action research project implemented and evaluated a program for improving student transfer of knowledge to real life experiences. The targeted population consisted of second, sixth, and tenth grade students in a Midwestern community located outside of a major city. Evidence suggested a need for this program as documented by teacher generated…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cooperative Learning, Educational Experience, Elementary School Students
Enhancing Student Motivation as Evidenced by Improved Academic Growth and Increased Work Completion.

Belcher, Gay; Macari, Nancy – 1999
This project evaluated a program for enhancing student motivation as evidenced by improved academic growth and increased work completion. The targeted population consisted of fifth graders in a small school in a medium-sized rural community in the Midwest. The problem of lack of achievement motivation and lack of student concern about academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Action Research, Change Strategies, Grade 5