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Voss, Nathaniel M.; Chlevin-Thiele, Cassandra; Lake, Christopher J.; Warren, Chi-Leigh – International Journal of Testing, 2023
The goal of this study was to extend research on scale contextualization (i.e., frame-of-reference effect) to the decision making styles construct, compare the effects of contextualization across three unique decision style scales, and examine the consequences of scale contextualization within an item response theory framework. Based on a mixed…
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills, College Students
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VanderLind, Ren – Learning Assistance Review, 2017
Learning can be hindered by students' mental health. Given the increased reports of mental health concerns among college students, it is imperative that we understand how best to provide supports to this population to help them learn and succeed. This is particularly significant given the body of research that demonstrates how mental illness may…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Correlation, Learning
Metz, Allison; Louison, Laura; Ward, Caryn; Burke, Katie – National Implementation Research Network, 2020
The purpose of the "Implementation Support Practitioner Profile" is to identify the skills and competencies needed by implementation support practitioners to support effective implementation and scaling of evidence-informed practices, programs and policies to improve outcomes for people and communities. The integration of implementation…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Empathy, Personality Traits, Interdisciplinary Approach
Goodwin, Bryan – McREL International, 2015
Roughly 30 years ago, American educators stood at a crossroads, with a decision to make about the future of education. With their ears ringing of warnings that they were facing a "rising tide of mediocrity" and recognizing unacceptable gaps in achievement between disadvantaged students and others, educators set off down a path of reform…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Change Strategies, Educational Quality, Learner Engagement
Sykes, Maurice – Redleaf Press, 2014
Maurice Sykes has made advocating for and advancing high-quality early childhood education his life's work. Through mentorships, presentations, and personal example, Maurice challenges and inspires educators to become effective leaders who make a difference in children's lives. He does the same in "Doing the Right Thing for Children: Eight…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Instructional Leadership, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Responsibility
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Fidan, Tuncer, Ed. – IGI Global, 2019
Over the years, careers have transformed to be flexible and changing rather than stable, life-long commitments to an organization. As such, making work meaningful, controlling the work environment, and taking the opportunity to get required training for the next job are as important as the financial advantages. Educators' careers cannot be…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Change, Career Choice, Professional Identity
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Rudasill, Kathleen Moritz; Rimm-Kaufman, Sara E. – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 2009
Young children's relationships with teachers predict social and academic success. This study examines contributions of child temperament (shyness, effortful control) and gender to teacher-child relationship quality both directly and indirectly through the frequency of teacher-child interactions in the classroom. Using an NICHD SECCYD sample of 819…
Descriptors: Shyness, Personality, Grade 1, Teacher Student Relationship
Wheeley, Barbara; Foley, Marie – Momentum, 1987
Explains personality types as measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, examining preferences for extraversion or introversion, sensing or intuitive perception, thinking or feeling judgement, and judgement or perception. (DMM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Personality, Personality Measures, Personality Traits
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Holden, Constance – Science, 1987
Reports on the findings of several studies into the genetic similarities of twins. Focuses on the relationships between personality and behavioral genetics and argues that genetic similarity seems to be a better predictor than environmental factors. Discusses psychopathology, cognitive abilities, and personality. (TW)
Descriptors: Biology, Genetics, Habit Formation, Heredity
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Barrett, Leverne; Connot, Randall – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Is overparticipation in activities a valid reason for poor academic achievement? A study is reported that looked at personality types of students who tend to participate in school activities and examined the relationship of these personality types to academic achievement. (Author/TE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Activities, Personality Measures, Personality Studies
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Jindal-Snape, D.; Miller, D. J. – Educational Psychology Review, 2008
The transition from primary to secondary school can be a period of anxiety for many children. Although most schools have developed systems to ease this process, it has been argued that the emphasis is often on administrative and organisational procedures. In contrast, children and parents are typically more concerned with personal and social…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education, Primary Education, Self Esteem
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King, Gillian; Baxter, Donna; Rosenbaum, Peter; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Bates, Anita – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2009
Parents in 16 families of children with autism spectrum disorders or Down syndrome participated in a qualitative study examining family (i.e., all caregivers in the home) belief systems. All families had children who had recently entered elementary school or who were in the early years of high school. As a result of their experiences, families…
Descriptors: Autism, Beliefs, Down Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Guyton, John William, III – 1987
This document reports on a study designed to determine if there are significant identifiable differences in personality traits of outstanding, regular, and provisional secondary science teachers in Mississippi. Combinations of factors that differentiated the three groups were also investigated. The scores of typical outstanding science teachers…
Descriptors: Personality Assessment, Personality Studies, Personality Traits, Public Schools
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Coles, Robert – Educational Leadership, 1986
Describes interviews with high school teachers and students from New Hampshire, Illinois, and Georgia in which the author asked teachers and students to define the term "character" as part of an investigation into the moral lives of children. (MD)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Moral Values, Personality
Roberts, Dayton Young – President's Idea Journal, 1987
This "special report" is an alert for academic presidents interested in research findings on "Leadership Types". It is subtitled: "An Alert to the Potential for Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness by Personalizing the Administrative/Learning Climate." The paper describes the development of a teacher education program…
Descriptors: Administrators, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Style, College Administration
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