This paper is about operationalizing three of fourteen theoretical propositions related to ability and self-beliefs set forth by Donald Super (1990). The three propositions are (1) people differ in their abilities, personalities, needs, values, self-concepts, and interests; (2) developing through the life stages can be guided by facilitating the…

Industrial arts may provide a meeting ground for persons looking for relevance, a way to fulfill individual needs, and a way to circumvent learning difficulties. (MS)

This reply refers to PS 502 443. (CB)

Article lists a variety of interests and approaches to activities in hopes that the teacher will provide a situation where students can grow, learn, mature, and find satisfaction as individuals. (GB)

General suggestions to teachers on materials, resources, and techniques. (SP)

Authors propose that the most significant differences among people in learning situations are intrinsic, and discuss developing individualized instruction programs for typical classroom subject matter through the use of prototypic learner models. (Editor)

As predicted, the relationship of need for approval, grades, and family sibling structure to social self-esteem was different for each sex. The results support the hypothesis that males must succeed in culturally masculine roles to maintain self-esteem. (Author)

The results support the Jensen thesis that there are wide and significant inter and intra child differences in the profiles of retarded children's capabilities and their academic or readiness levels. (Author)

The problems encountered in trying to identify gifted and creative students. (RA)