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Hosenfeld, Carol – 1975
The many dimensions of individual differences that make each learner a challenge to the foreign language teacher are discussed. The teacher must interpret the information and provide differentiated environments to "match" these differences. Emphasis is placed upon learning styles and learning strategies. An historical perspective of adapting…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education

Dorsey-Gaines, Catherine – Language Arts, 1998
Discusses and reviews eight recent books for parents and teachers, focusing on books that deal with inquiry, reading and writing and classroom settings, critical discovery, and the joy of learning. (SR)
Descriptors: Books, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry, Learning Motivation
Galbraith, Vicki; Gardner, R. C. – 1988
The bibliography contains 64 annotated references to journal articles and other sources of information about individual difference correlates of second language achievement. The journal articles appeared between 1984 and 1987. Where available, abstracts contained in the original articles are used; these are marked with asterisks. Entries are coded…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Research, Individual Differences, Language Aptitude

British Council, London (England). English-Teaching Information Centre. – 1975
This bibliography is divided into two main sections. The first section cites general studies having to do with the psychology of foreign language learning. The second section cites books, sections of books, and articles dealing specifically with motivation in language learning. Entries include European and American publications, and most have been…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Bibliographies, Educational Psychology, Language Instruction

Vidler, Derek C.; Levine, Jonathan – College Student Journal, 1979
Previews research on motivational effects of discovery learning, and argues that, although there is general theoretical support for the view that discovery learning methods are superior to expository teaching methods in terms of generating intrinsic motivation, it is unclear whether intrinsic or extrinsic explanations account better for observed…
Descriptors: Children, College Students, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes
Tough, Allen – 1978
In this paper, the author reviews the research done on the learning efforts of adults and presents some high-priority directions for the future. The paper first defines major learning efforts (learning projects) and describes some recent changes in the practice and focus of adult education. It then provides a general picture of the frequency of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adults, Educational Needs
Hodge, Virginia D. – 1978
This annotated reading list addresses the problem of the paucity of literature dealing specifically with the relationship between personality and language learning. There is no general theoretical model that encompasses personality theory, self-concept, ego development, learning theory, motivation, and body image as they relate to…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Bilingualism, Body Image, Cognitive Development
Galbraith, Vicki; Gardner, R. C. – 1990
This annotated bibliography contains 33 references related to the topic of individual difference correlates of second-language achievement found in 26 journals available in the University of Western Ontario, and follows up a 1988 bibliography covering the years 1984-1987. Bibliographic information provided includes author, title, source, abstracts…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Annotated Bibliographies, Classroom Techniques, Foreign Countries
Thompson, David C. – 1977
This document reviews the major trends of thought concerning first and second language acquisition, in an attempt to trace a sequential history to second language teaching methodology today. The contributions of the behaviorist and nativist schools of thought are examined in particular, and two major issues are focused upon: (1) the origins of…
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Processes, Language Acquisition, Language Instruction
Millard, Joseph E. – 1978
The author contends that there is a strong relationship between a students' scholastic success and self-image. Following a brief literature review, the Self-Anchoring Attitude Scale (SAAS), an inventory designed to assess attitude, is discussed. Each subject is asked to write down what they would say about students who like to learn, and what they…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Measures, Citations (References), Learning
Perry, Phyllis J. – 1998
Fiction is a powerful tool that can motivate students to learn. This book is designed to assist elementary teachers in planning integrated units of study based on quality fiction titles about U.S. history. These titles build interest, illuminate specific eras, and lead students to related nonfiction titles. Organized in sections that cover…
Descriptors: American Studies, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. Test Collection. – 1992
The 34 tests described in this bibliography include measures of learning modalities, learning styles, and attitudes toward learning. Some are self-evaluations while others are checklists completed by teachers. All ages are represented. This document is one in a series of topical bibliographies from the Test Collection (TC) at Educational Testing…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Attitude Measures, Diagnostic Tests, Elementary Secondary Education

Roscoe, Bruce; Peterson, Karen L. – College Student Journal, 1982
Reviews literature from humanistic authors that focuses on teacher and situational characteristics conducive to the transmittal of important academic material to the students, while simultaneously enhancing their growth as individuals. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Experience, Learning Motivation
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Research and Development Center for Cognitive Learning. – 1977
This annotated bibliography focuses on individualized education, learning characteristics, and learning motivation. The reference book is intended to help teachers and administrators identify resources needed to develop teaching strategies based on up-to-date learning research and development. More than 500 technical reports, theoretical papers,…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Cognitive Development
Schipper, Stuart P. – 1982
Over 50 publications consisting of research papers, journal articles, books, and instructional materials dealing with oral history projects at the elementary school level are listed in this annotated bibliography. The citations are grouped into four categories: growth in cognitive and affective domains, organization format and aids, types of…
Descriptors: American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Objectives, Educational Research
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