The methodology employed in fourteen motivational orientation studies is reviewed. All studies used either the Education Participation Scale, the Continuing Learning Orientation Index, or the Reasons for Educational Participation Scale. Issues discussed concern factor scoring, factor analysis, rotation, scaling, reliability, and the extent to…

An attempt was made to compare Indian and Australian students' answers to questions concerning their attitudes to teachers, courses, choice of occupations and their beliefs in certain aspects of proverbial wisdom. (Author/RK)

Summarizes one approach to constructing economics courses and outlines testing procedures which are congruent with this approach. Concrete examples of test items are presented. (Author)

Discusses the goals, the theoretical base, and the implementation of the Personalized System of Instruction in speech communication courses. (MH)

The andragogical model of adult learning and education developed by Malcolm Knowles. the basis for much of "adult learning theory", is summarized and reviewed in terms of its assumptions, principles and recommended practices. By recasting the model as a theory with attendant hypotheses, it is then critiqued in terms of its theoretical adequacy and…

This booklet presents parents with 10 "easy and fun" tips for helping their children be motivated to learn, value learning, and achieve his or her best. The 10 tips in the booklet are: be a model of curiosity; encourage your child's natural curiosity; praise and reward efforts to learn; solve real problems; lay out the steps to success; show…

This study represents an attempt to examine ways in which anxiety, achievement and affiliation motivation and dogmatism influence the academic performance of undergraduates under structured instructional conditions. Provides evidence for the notion that Ss' personality patterns do influence academic achievement under the conditions described in…

Author discusses attitudes of students who are accustomed to learning as entertainment'', and the implications for college teachers. (SP)

Presents the open'' classroom: its development and its character. (RK)

Article discusses the best way to build a background of familiarity and an attitude of readiness for science learning. (Author/RK)

The argument presented concludes that unless needs for attention are satiated, the failure set reversed, and dysfunctional problem-solving approaches altered, the probability of academic success is low regardless of the administrative arrangement in which that child's education is provided. (Author)

Article describes an English curriculum to help each student choose English courses that are best suited to the student's needs and abilities. (Author/ML)

Presents a study of the motivational basis for adult dropouts and attempts to develop a dropout prediction model that will prevent students from ending their education. (RK)