Discusses situational sequencing, a concept of teaching writing that places writers within specific rhetorical contexts and asks them to produce a series of writings that develop from and relate to one another. Provides examples of such assignments. (FL)

Many educators, and others, wonder if the schools can or should bring about change in our social order. Or should the schools follow the lead of politicians, economists, advertisers...? Discusses the issues from an optimist's viewpoint. (Editor/RK)

This article presents evaluative criteria guidelines for the process of human resource development. These guidelines discuss the importance of considering the following aspects: Relevant needs, clear objectives, accomplishment, uniqueness, flexibility, skill orientation, professional leadership, future perspective, a value system, evaluation of an…

Organized sports have a powerful impact on the character of both spectators and participants. Coaches and athletic directors have a tremendous responsibility to make that impact a positive character-building experience. This book is a primer that allows coaches to put questions about character into a usable context, which, in turn, serves as a…

This paper presents the second study in a series that has been designed to manifest the emergence of consciousness and to measure developed competence. Its major aim has been to demonstrate that an invariant formulation of the Agent-action-Objective model and an analysis of it's a-O kinematics have the capacity to reproduce contour similarity over…

Clients' recall and understanding of test interpretations are frequently incomplete. It has been shown that clients who receive test interpretations generally make greater gains in incorporating the results. This document presents a client centered approach to testing and interpretation. It explains how the client first participates in the…

Although the connections between learning and identity are acknowledged in most contexts (e.g., family, community, and workplace), these issues are oddly divorced in schools, a curious bifurcation given schools' developmental agenda. This situation is suggested to have emerged from a Western folk-view in which the cognitive act of learning is seen…

This study is a followup to a study that reported on the results of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) for Boise State University freshmen and seniors. This study examined which of the many activities on the NSSE best predicted personal estimates of growth while at Boise State as well as perceived satisfaction with the university.…

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) was given to a random sample of first-year students and seniors at Boise State University, Idaho. Of the 700 students sampled, 122 freshmen and 183 seniors returned the survey. This study focused on the portion of the NSSE that asks students about the impact the university has had on their growth in…

Research predicts that 21st century society will be very different from 20th century society. What is good conduct in the 21st century? Good conduct is advantageous to work, job, and career. Students who learn good conduct now will benefit in their school lives and in future careers. This handbook aims to prepare everyone's personal conduct for…

Despite the fact that many researchers acknowledge the significance of ethnic identity to a person's psychological functioning, few empirical studies have focused on factors that may influence the process of ethnic identity development. An examination of the empirical literature on such factors can yield valuable information to help guide…

This study examined the substance, researched the history, tracked the growth, and documented the expression of the feminine voice. Patriarchy, as a critical, formative construct, is viewed from historical, religious, and societal perspectives. The emergence and growth of the Feminist era was also considered as a source of support to feminine…

Author explores the environmental and attitudinal factors that can make study hall an enjoyable and profitable place for teenagers. (GB)

Describes a student self-evaluation process aimed at helping students in finding out who they are and where they are going. (Editor)

Two brothers, aged 10 and 11, recount their adventures learning to make films during the summer. (RK)