This study aimed at investigating the relations between students' strategic behaviour during problem solving, task performance and domain-specific self-concept. A total of 167 first- and second-graders were individually examined in tasks involving cubes assembly and in academic self-concept in mathematics. Students' cognitive, metacognitive, and…

The authors propose a theoretical model linking achievement goals and achievement emotions to academic performance. This model was tested in a prospective study with undergraduates (N = 213), using exam-specific assessments of both goals and emotions as predictors of exam performance in an introductory-level psychology course. The findings were…

The Oregon Statewide Report Card is an annual publication required by law (ORS 329.115), which reports on the state of public schools and their progress towards the goals of the Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century. The purpose of the Oregon Report Card is to monitor trends among school districts and Oregon's progress toward achieving the…

A learning module was designed to provide orientation information to new inmate workers employed in one of the nonprofit prison industries that are part of Florida's PRIDE program. The orientation was intended to inform inmate workers about PRIDE program industries' mission and inmate job benefits. The module was developed on the basis of…

This paper presents a description of the Old Dominion University's (Virginia) Reference Librarian Orientation Program designed to ease the transition of reference librarians new to the school and its reference department. The program introduces the reference librarian to the library, the reference department, and the university itself and consists…

This study analyzed the relationship between district characteristics and the likelihood that first-year teachers would be offered specific staff-development programs or would be consulted about their staff-development needs. The population comprised 434 first-year secondary and 1200 elementary teachers from Illinois. Eight hundred thirty-four…

More and more older adults are returning to college, either to complete academic degrees or to take refresher courses in their professional areas. Educators can accommodate nontraditional students' needs by understanding the motivations that bring these students back to school and by providing them with educational counseling that will enhance…

The University of Maryland's Summer Orientation Program (1970) was designed to facilitate student's transition from the high school and home environment to the University environment. Separate programs were held for students and parents. Major goals of both programs are presented and include: (1) minimizing new student anxiety, (2) building a…

This report constitutes the final activity for the Special Project in Guidance and Counseling, Region VI, for Fiscal Year 1970. Major objectives of the second year of operation of the project were: (1) to implement, in two pilot centers in each state, an experimental guidance and counseling program for Adult Basic Education (ABE) as developed by…

A Southern California orientation program involves a new optometry student immediately by having the student see an actual clinic patient in a college clinic. The program gives students a feeling of belonging to the profession and also demonstrates the relevance of basic and visual sciences to practice. (Author/MSE)

Describes an economically and educationally effective experimental approach to orientation, developed by the University of Kentucky, involving the creation and implementation of videotapes on topics of interest to freshmen. (NRB)

This document contains five pre-lessons combined with teacher manual providing a set of brief daily activities for children encountering school--and perhaps a teacher who speaks standard English--for the first time. The rationale for each day's lesson is given in narrative form followed by a numbered outline of steps in the lesson. Appended are…

The concept, construction, and procedure of three board games designed to teach mobility and orientation skills to handicapped children are described. (CL)

This article reports on a study of the needs of beginning teachers. The four categories of needs discussed are (1) learning to work with parents, aides, and administrators; (2) learning to work with colleagues; (3) developing a realistic view of teaching; and (4) learning the need for a theoretical framework. (MT)

A year-long study was made of questions asked by 18 beginning teachers of their support teachers. The questions were analyzed and categorized in order to rank needs. The findings were then compared to results of a questionnaire approach. Conclusions are presented. (MT)