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Edwards, Clifford H. – Peabody Journal of Education, 1982
A more balanced approach to learning is proposed which incorporates a system of control that does not impinge upon the freedom of students. The stewardship principle embodies elements of both freedom and control while possessing as its base the free exercise of responsibility. (JN)
Descriptors: Accountability, Cerebral Dominance, Discipline, Educational Trends

Taylor, Lyn; Garofalo, Joe – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1989
Describes two cases where an elementary school teacher's behavior influenced a student to either pursue or avoid math. Reviews the tenets of attribution theory, and theories regarding autonomous learning behaviors in relation to these cases. Discusses ways teachers can help students develop beneficial and useful attributions about mathematics…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Classroom Environment, Locus of Control, Mathematics Skills
Price, James H. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1985
This article introduces a model for studying stress in adolescents and reviews some of the research that relates to the model. It also suggests areas in which further research is needed in studying the effects of stress on adolescents. (MT)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cardiovascular System, Locus of Control, Research Needs
Jonassen, David H.; And Others – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1993
Discusses constructivist uses of production rule expert systems that may be used to support learning for secondary and higher education. Highlights include locus of control; and objectivist and constructivist applications of expert systems as intelligent tutoring systems, as feedback systems, as personal knowledge representation tools, and for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Expert Systems, Feedback
Miltiadou, Marios; Savenye, Wilhelmina C. – Educational Technology Review, 2003
Relates findings from a review of the literature on six academic motivational constructs studied in traditional environments to online education concepts. Examines self-efficacy, locus of control, attributions, goal orientation, intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, and self-regulation to identify methods for ensuring student success in online…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Conventional Instruction, Goal Orientation, Incentives

Borkowski, John G.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1986
Studies indicate that individual differences in strategy use among mentally retarded and learning disabled students can be explained by a metacognition model which integrates three components--Specific Strategy Knowledge, Metamemory Acquisition Procedures, and General Strategy Knowledge (including beliefs about the causes of successful…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Style, Individual Differences