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Vasquez, James A. – 1978
The relationship between locus of control, social class, and learning processes were reviewed by analyzing: (1) externality as a function of socioeconomic status, i.e., the lower the status, the greater the degree of externality; (2) the impact of the early home environment on the child's learning and development; (3) classroom and teacher…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Influences
Sall, Malkit S. – 1985
This review of the research literature on the interaction between humans and computers discusses how man machine systems can be utilized effectively in the learning-teaching process, especially in secondary education. Beginning with a definition of man machine systems and comments on the poor quality of much of the computer-based learning material…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Distance Education
Howe, V. M.; Thomson, T. – 1981
Autonomous learning, which implies the development of attitudes of responsibility and self-awareness related to thought processes on the part of the learner, is examined in the context of the organization and structure of the English public school system. Part 1 discusses autonomous learning and the way in which it may be developed in children…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Style, Developmental Stages