A Norwegian version of the Achievement Motives Scale (AMS) was administered to Oslo sixth-graders, along with verbal, numeric, test anxiety, and lie/defensiveness tests. Results showed the relationships to academic performance predicted by achievement theory. Even when related to the personality scales, the AMS showed promising qualities.…

Examined participation by (N=9) older adults in a literary discussion group. Results indicated that the impetus for elderly attendance was to learn. Discussed the effect of program design and location, group dynamics, and various facilitation techniques. (RC)

Reports on a study of foreign language learning in Australia's primary schools in the mid-seventies. The role of immigration in the development of second language programs is discussed, along with the extent of federal government involvement. A state-by-state analysis of language programs is also given. (PJN)

Golden Age 4-H Clubs provide opportunities for older persons to remain curious and creative. They can become vehicles for communication between the generations both in the family and in the community. Their development requires careful planning, incremental development, and clear participant motivation. (Author/SK)

The author summarizes a conference on learning opportunities for older people by discussing six issues: (1) perspectives of older people and service providers; (2) categorization of older learners; (3) learning needs of older people; (4) participation rates; (5) government policies; and (6) curriculum concerns. (SK)

Describes the application of an interest-centered individualized program for adult students in Nebraska correctional facilities which attempts to integrate vocational programing and life/career planning with remedial mathematics and reading. (SK)

The article reviews theory based research on the motivational characteristics of mildly retarded adolescents and young adults and highlights the need for more research on the motivational characteristics in learning among this group of individuals. (DLS)

An experiment was conducted to investigate the development of need achievement (n Ach), need for affiliation (n Aff), and need for power (n Pow) among 80 children between the ages of six through ten. A primary goal was to determine whether these motives are interdependent. (Author/MP)

The relationship between students' study processes and the structural complexity of their learning is examined. Study processes are viewed in terms of three dimensions and are assessed by a questionnaire. Learning quality is expressed in levels of a taxonomy. A study that relates taxonomic levels and retention to study processes is reported.…

Research on the application of descriptions of student learning to normal methods of studying is discussed, and a study is reported that examines student learning in actual working situations. It is concluded that learning styles and strategies apply to students in particular situations rather than to individual students per se. (Author/JMD)

Outlines a year-long program for fifth-grade students who feel shy and insecure about writing and/or who make gross spelling errors. Emphasis is on remedial spelling activities. (RH)

Reviews learning systems that incorporate values-clarification strategies reinforced by language experience techniques as a way of teaching children with reading difficulties. (SB)

Defining students' different styles of learning and their study patterns enables a teacher to guide them into using their own methods effectively; this is particularly important in teaching inner-city students. (JD)

Since there is no basic text for teaching vocational agriculture,

Language games, adapted to the age of the learners, are seen as a powerful means of motivation. Several such games are described; language phenomena contained therein are discussed. Finally, some available collections of language games are listed. (IFS/WGA)