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Brint, Steven; Cantwell, Allison M.; Saxena, Preeta – Research in Higher Education, 2012
Using data from the 2008 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey, we show that study time and academic conscientiousness were lower among students in humanities and social science majors than among students in science and engineering majors. Analytical and critical thinking experiences were no more evident among humanities and…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Undergraduate Study, Social Sciences, Engineering
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Cahill, Susan M. – TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, 2006
This article presents a case description of collaboration between an occupational therapist and a general education teacher to develop an effective classroom management system. The classroom management system described here was based on the Alert Program for Self-regulation: How Does Your Engine Run? In addition, the case description provides a…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Student Behavior, Occupational Therapy, Classroom Environment
Ellis, David N.; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1992
Five students (ages 10-18) with moderate and severe mental retardation were taught to exercise for a prescribed period of time or distance using a digital kitchen timer and an adapted lap counter. Results are discussed in terms of self-managed exercise programs for this population as well as other tasks requiring time management. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Exercise, Moderate Mental Retardation, Self Care Skills, Self Control
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Vanderbilt, Allison A. – Beyond Behavior, 2005
Self-monitoring is used to increase on-task behavior of students by encouraging them to monitor their own behavior (Hallahan, Lloyd, & Stoller, 1982). According to Daly and Ranalli (2003), there are many benefits of self-monitoring: (1) It is an effective tool for changing behavior; (2) It promotes generalization of the appropriate behavior to…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Self Control, Time on Task, Student Behavior