Presents a student development theory based on student involvement, which refers to the quantity and quality of the physical and psychological energy students invest in their college experience. Discusses implications for practice and research. (JAC)

The development of technologies enables us to create online learning environments. As online learning is expanding its role in higher education, it becomes one of fundamental issues how to create online learning environments to facilitate online interaction. One of the methods is using a discussion board where learners can interact with other…

In a school district free from district and state educational mandates, teachers have the freedom and responsibility to develop their own curricula accordingly. Examples of teacher developed materials are described. (JL)

Provides student affairs practitioners with an understanding of student motivation for involvement in co-curricular activities and a method for facilitating that involvement. Contends that, by designing learning contracts to meet needs of students, practitioners can highlight learning outcomes of co-curricular activities and provide skills for…

Presents secondary students' perceptions of cooperative learning (CL) in an attempt to understand how and why CL benefits students affectively and cognitively. After describing the structure of learning and schooling, the article discusses how CL promotes positive interdependence, social skills, work skills, and individual accountability. (SM)

Physical educators and their students often perceive physical education differently. Lack of shared meaning can negatively affect instruction, participation, and learning. Teachers often incorrectly assume that differing responses to instruction reflect off-task behavior. The paper examines the issue, presents implications for teaching and teacher…