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Connolly, Patrick R. – 1973
The study investigated interpersonal space among black and white Midwesterners as perceived through photographs. The stimuli consisted of four sets of photographs showing teacher-student dyads in spacings ranging from 12 to 84 inches. There were four models: white teacher (W), white student (w), black teacher (B), and black student (b). The photos…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Differences, Distance
Benson, Gerald P.; Kuipers, Judith L. – 1974
This study investigated the association between personality traits and the intellectual performance of Head Start children. A total of 90 economically disadvantaged Anglo and Mexican American Children from six Head Start classrooms were administered the Preschool Inventory (PSI) to obtain a measure of intellectual development. Each child was also…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Anglo Americans, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales
Howard, Norma K., Comp. – 1974
This selective bibliography cites recent ERIC documents on placement of exceptional children (handicapped and gifted) in regular preschool, kindergarten, and elementary classrooms. Entries included are from Research in Education (RIE) and Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE), January 1970 through July 1974. Regular Class Placement was the…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Early Childhood Education
Robinson, W. P., Ed. – 1974
This report by the Schools Council Project in England examines questions and responses of children aged 8-16, and in particular, the role that curiosity and questions can play in learning. Chapter 1 compares comments of various government-sponsored reports. The second chapter reviews ideas and evidence about both curiosity and questions and the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Children
Roderick, Jessie A.; Vawter, Jacquelyn – 1972
The purpose of this research project was to develop clearer definitions of the categories of the Nonverbal Category System, an instrument developed in conjunction with an earlier study of nonverbal behavior of young children as it relates to decision making. A second purpose was to establish whether the instrument could be employed in studying…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classroom Research, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Development
Gadway, Charles J., Ed. – 1973
This document reports the results for the second year assessment (reading and literature) by theme. The reading themes represent both a variety of reading materials and the variety of behaviors these materials require. The themes were developed by members of the National Assessment staff and reading specialists to cluster the reading exercises…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Critical Reading, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Okby, Mamud M. – 1972
This discussion of verbal communication seeks to bring a new "unity" and order into the study of linguistics, to make linguistics truly an interdisciplinary science, and to communicate more effectively with the outside world, peopled by those who do not speak linguistic jargon. The particular linguistic problem here is an exploratory…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication (Thought Transfer), Grammar, Information Processing
Clegg, Denzil O. – 1970
Adult teaching and learning is a suggested course of study which emphasizes teacher behavior in relation to adult learning. In the development of the syllabus for this course, a considerable amount of time was spent using the curriculum development process described by Ralph Tyler. A broad range of concepts and behavior patterns were identified in…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Behavior Patterns
Barnett, John – 1972
A learning model is designed to provide underprivileged children, aged 2 to 5, with opportunities and experiences to help develop academic skills, develop a positive self-image, develop confidence in capability to achieve, and provide essential physical necessities. Evaluation of the preschool educational system indicates that the program provides…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Guides, Disadvantaged Youth
Donchenko, Adele K. – 1976
The history of Slavic immigration in America is traced and the characteristics that define Slavs as an ethnic group are identified. Focusing on the difficulties experienced by Slavs in melting into accepted American patterns, the paper records the rise in Slavic ethnic consciousness. Topics discussed are Slavic language, geographic concentration…
Descriptors: Acculturation, American Culture, Behavior Patterns, Case Studies
Morse, Stanley J. – 1976
Four aspects of national identity are investigated that seem relevant to an understanding of the complex sociopsychological ties which bind individuals to the nation-state. The four aspects of national identity are self-identity, consciousness of national identity, perception of nation-state, and citizenship role within nation-state. Two parallel…
Descriptors: Activism, Association (Psychology), Authoritarianism, Behavior Patterns
Nakamura, Yuji – Journal of Communication Studies, 1997
This study investigated the effects of three aspects of language testing (test task, familiarity with an interviewer, and test method) on both tester and tested. Data were drawn from several previous studies by the researcher. Concerning test task, data were analyzed for the type of topic students wanted most to talk about or preferred not to talk…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language), Interrater Reliability
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Caleekal-John, Anuppa; Goodstadt, Michael S. – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1983
Available data on Canadian and U.S. student drinking patterns are compared. Among the factors and implications discussed are prevalency and volume of drinking, its relation to other drug use, negative behavioral consequences, student characteristics, attitudes, motivation, and the influence of home, high school, and college environment in…
Descriptors: Age, Alcoholic Beverages, Attendance Patterns, Behavior Patterns
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Veldman, Donald J.; Worsham, Murray – Journal of Educational Research, 1983
Observers identified four types of behavior in junior high school students: good, outgoing, rebellious, and withdrawn. Results were compared with behavior patterns found in first-grade students, and similar findings emerged. Questions are raised about how student roles are established and whether teaching affects them. (Authors/PP)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Classroom Research, Elementary Education
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Bender, Carol; Wiley, Todd – Social Work, 1982
Describes a group run by vocational rehabilitation and community mental health professionals for "no-movement clients". Discusses techniques focusing on changing the no-movement characteristics of the clients including commitment building, conflict resolution, goal setting, reinforcement of self-confidence, and job seeking skills. (RC)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Career Counseling, Change Strategies
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