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Smeltzer, Preston; And Others – 1991
This text describes an approach to middle level education that focuses on the work children will be expected to do as adults. This approach requires teachers to use instructional strategies that support the development of thinking skills. Chapter 1 explains the rationale for adopting a new approach to middle level curriculum. Chapter 2 examines…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Download full textGarcia, Teresa; And Others – 1995
This study examined college students' views of their "academic possible selves," how these possible selves vary by social group, and how students view the chance of becoming that possible self and the importance of and their power to attain that possible self. Participants were 126 college students enrolled in an introductory educational…
Descriptors: Aspiration, College Students, Education Work Relationship, Ethnicity
Wyoming Community Coll. Commission, Cheyenne. – 1990
A study was conducted by the Wyoming Community College Commission to describe the variables that affect students' progress toward their personal, academic and career objectives, and to evaluate their progress in reaching those objectives. The 5-year longitudinal study focused on a random sample of 181 students who were first-time, first-year…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Choice, Community Colleges, Education Work Relationship
Direct linkNational Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), 2004
This report highlights findings from the National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS), a study funded by the U.S. Department of Education that charted the life experiences of nearly 25,000 students from public and private schools from the time they were eighth graders through their mid-20s. "Values Added: The Lifelong Benefits of an Independent…
Descriptors: Private Schools, Outcomes of Education, Longitudinal Studies, Student Development
Davie, Ann R. – 1991
This resource paper provides information about postsecondary programs for young adults with substantial learning disabilities and other special needs. The introductory section gives the characteristics of the population and components of selected educational and training programs which seem to be successful. The resource guide then provides…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Community Programs, Daily Living Skills, Education Work Relationship
Masters, Lowell F.; And Others – 1993
This revised text on teaching junior and senior high school students with mild learning and behavior problems is intended to provide a reference for practical and proven ideas. Principles of the instructional approach advocated include: outcome-based educational programming inclusive of learning strategies and career education; use of the…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems, Career Education, Compensatory Education
