This annotated bibliography represents a first step toward compiling a comprehensive overview of current research on issues related to English language learners (ELLs). It is intended to be a resource for researchers, policymakers, administrators, and educators who are engaged in efforts to bridge the divide between research, policy, and practice…

This article presents an annotated bibliography of recent research related to academic advising. It includes 13 research papers that focus on advising.

Argues that quality children's literature depicting positive and negative aspects of school can be an important resource in helping children adjust to new experiences in the classroom. Contains a list of American books dealing with the school experience.(FL)

This information analysis paper is based on a computer search of the ERIC database from November 1966 through December 1983, and on pertinent outside resources. The paper focuses on the specific problem areas encountered by international students including health problems; educational and vocational problems (e.g., language difficulties, lack of…

Accompanying the growth of freshman seminars and extended orientation courses has been a rich body of literature depicting the process and outcome aspects of the course. This paper provides an annotated review of the investigations on freshman seminar/extended orientation courses. The review is designed to provide faculty and administrators with…

This annotated bibliography describes resource materials on educational theory and practice related to the first college year. This edition contains nearly twice as many entries as the second edition. Works are grouped into these topical headings: (1) "Academic Advising and Student Counseling"; (2) "Academic Support"; (3) "Assessment and…

The author suggests children's books and interdisciplinary activities that deal with the changes and adjustments that children face at the beginning of a school year: learning names, meeting new people, and overcoming the fear of being different. (SJL)

A brief essay on the difficulties faced by college students who have recently emigrated to the United States, introduces a suggested annotated list of general reference books and works on Africa, Asia, and the Middle East which college libraries can provide for the use of immigrant students. It is noted that immigration to the United States has…

Reviews research on roles and functions of counseling centers. Examines studies in four time periods, the problems students experience and present to counseling centers, types of services provided, and those writings which have appeared in the literature which describe role and function. A substantial bibliography is appended. (Author/JAC)

A selection of fiction and nonfiction for children dealing with some of their real concerns: wearing eyeglasses, having learning problems, being obese, wearing braces, being left-handed. (SJL)

Books can be a starting point for parents who want to help their children deal with unnerving experiences during the first few days of school. Books and stories for children about starting to school, making friends, handling bullies, and other subjects are recommended. (PP)

This article is part of an informational kit for teachers published by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research. The focus of this article is on the advantages and disadvantages of co-educational and single-sex secondary schools as discussed in research efforts from England and New Zealand. (JLL)

Presents an annotated bibliography of children's books which parents and teachers can use to help young children deal with separation anxiety and other feelings associated with the beginning of school. (BB)

The 63 instruments in this bibliography describe a variety of attitude measures designed to assess teacher-student relationships and attitudes toward various school subjects, peers, and other school concerns. (Separate bibliographies on attitudes toward reading and mathematics are available.) Although all ages are represented, the tests target…

The 69 instruments in this bibliography describe a variety of attitude measures designed to assess teacher-student relationships and attitudes toward various school subjects, peers, and other school concerns. (Separate bibliographies on attitudes toward reading and mathematics are available.) Although all ages are represented, the tests target…