College juniors (N=28) tested two versions of the Marshall Flotation Technique to obtain consistency of descriptive comments in rating themes compared with number and letter grades. High reliability estimates for all four pre and post-test groups and a significant decline from pre to post groups in number of comments resulted. (Author)

The Tennessee Self Concept Scale was used to study the effect of outdoor adventure activities on the self concept of university students. Related studies have found significant changes in self concept following survival training and Outward Bound experiences. The study population consisted of 99 students enrolled in 1 of 4 classes at Eastern…

The study compares the content retention by students who are self-paced with content retention by students whose pacing is modified by instructors. The subjects included 148 students enrolled in an introductory college level child development course. One group of 74 students was randomly assigned to a self-paced section and another group of 74…