Back to Search | Help | Tutorial Search Within Results | New Search | Save This Search | RSS Feed
Sort By: RelevancePublication Date (newest to oldest)Publication Date (oldest to newest)Title (A to Z)Title (Z to A)Author (A to Z)Author (Z to A)Source (A to Z)Source (Z to A)
Use My Clipboard to print, email, export, and save records. More Info: Help 0 items in My Clipboard
Now showing results 1-10 of 12. Next 10 >>
1. The Role of Personality in Adolescent Career Planning and Exploration: A Social Cognitive Perspective (EJ801865)
Author(s):
Rogers, Mary E.; Creed, Peter A.; Glendon, A. Ian
Source:
Journal of Vocational Behavior, v73 n1 p132-142 Aug 2008
Pub Date:
2008-08-00
Pub Type(s):
Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Peer-Reviewed:
No
Descriptors: Career Planning; Self Efficacy; Personality; Career Exploration; Social Cognition; Foreign Countries; Adolescents; Individual Differences; High School Students; Interaction
Abstract: Social cognitive career theory (SCCT) recognises the importance of individual differences and contextual influences in the career decision-making process. In extending the SCCT choice model, this study tested the role of personality, social supports, and the SCCT variables of self-efficacy, outcome expectations and goals in explaining the career readiness actions of career planning and exploration. The authors surveyed 414 Australian high school students in Years 10, 11 and 12. Career exploration was associated with goals and social supports, whereas career planning was associated with self-efficacy, goals, personality and an interaction term for goals and social support that indicated that levels of planning were highest when social support and goals were highest. Implications for parents, teachers and guidance counsellors as well as recommendations for future research directions are discussed. (Contains 2 figures and 3 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
Related Items: Show Related Items
Full-Text Availability Options:
More Info: Help | Tutorial Help Finding Full Text | More Info: Help Find in a Library | Publisher's Web Site
2. Inspection Time and Cognitive Abilities in Twins Aged 7 to 17 Years: Age-Related Changes, Heritability and Genetic Covariance (EJ790923)
Edmonds, Caroline J.; Isaacs, Elizabeth B.; Visscher, Peter M.; Rogers, Mary; Lanigan, Julie; Singhal, Atul; Lucas, Alan; Gringras, Paul; Denton, Jane; Deary, Ian J.
Intelligence, v36 n3 p210-225 May-Jun 2008
2008-00-00
Yes
Descriptors: Twins; Intelligence Quotient; Correlation; Genetics; Cognitive Processes; Cognitive Ability; Age Differences; Siblings; Visual Perception; Environmental Influences; Intelligence Tests; Inspection
Abstract: We studied the age-related differences in inspection time and multiple cognitive domains in a group of monozygotic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins aged 7 to 17 years. Data from 111 twin pairs and 19 singleton siblings were included. We found clear age-related trends towards more efficient visual information processing in older participants. There were substantial correlations between inspection time and cognitive abilities. The heritability of inspection time was 45%, and ranged from 73% to 85% for cognitive abilities. There were significant non-shared environmental effects on inspection time and Wechsler IQ scores, but no shared environmental effects. The genetic correlation between inspection time and Performance IQ was 0.55 and with Verbal IQ it was 0.28. There was a significant non-shared environmental correlation of 0.24 between inspection time and Verbal IQ. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
3. Randomized Controlled Trial of Transdermal Secretin on Behavior of Children with Autism (EJ689325)
Ratliff-Schaub, Karen; Carey, Tracy; Reeves, Gretchen; Rogers, Mary
Autism The International Journal of Research and Practice, v9 n3 p256-265 Aug 2005
2005-08-00
Descriptors: Developmental Delays; Autism
Abstract: Previous trials of secretin for the treatment of autism have utilized a single or double dose administered intravenously. This is a report of a double-blind, randomized, controlled crossover trial of transdermally applied secretin in 15 children diagnosed with autism or pervasive developmental delay. Secretin or placebo was applied daily, in ointment form, to the backs of the children in randomized, successive 4 week periods with an intermediate 6 week washout period. Behavioral outcomes were measured by parents and teachers using the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist. Overall, there were no statistically significant differences in speech, sociability, sensory, and health scores for treatment versus placebo periods. In addition, there were no differences in such scores for children with a history of diarrhea. Severity of autism was significantly greater at baseline in children receiving concomitant medications. Improvement in speech was found during the treatment phase of the trial (p = 0.0479 for secretin versus placebo) only in children not using other medications. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
4. Mental Fitness for Life: Assessing the Impact of an 8-Week Mental Fitness Program on Healthy Aging. (EJ667433)
Cusack, Sandra A.; Thompson, Wendy J. A.; Rogers, Mary E.
Educational Gerontology, v29 n5 p393-403 May 2003
2003-00-00
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
N/A
Descriptors: Adult Education; Aging (Individuals); Cognitive Development; Mental Health; Middle Aged Adults; Older Adults; Outcomes of Education; Workshops
Abstract: A mental fitness program taught goal setting, critical thinking, creativity, positive attitudes, learning, memory, and self-expression to adults over 50 (n=22). Pre/posttests of depression and cognition revealed significant impacts on mental fitness, cognitive confidence, goal setting, optimism, creativity, flexibility, and memory. Not significant were impacts on risk taking and ability to do new things. (Contains 17 references.) (SK) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
More Info: Help | Tutorial Help Finding Full Text | More Info: Help Find in a Library
5. Using Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations To Interpret Social Situations for an Adolescent with Asperger Syndrome. (EJ626374)
Rogers, Mary Franey; Myles, Brenda Smith
Intervention in School and Clinic, v36 n5 p310-13 May 2001
2001-00-00
Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Descriptors: Adolescents; Asperger Syndrome; Bibliotherapy; Cartoons; Interpersonal Communication; Interpersonal Competence; Secondary Education; Social Development; Story Reading; Teaching Methods
Abstract: Social stories and comic strip conversations were successfully used to teach social skills to a 14-year-old student with Asperger Syndrome. As a result of the training, the student's behavior changed. The student enjoyed using comic strip conversations and began to request their use from others at school and home. (Contains references.) (CR)
6. School-to-Work Transition: From Theory to Practice. (EJ620923)
Rogers, Mary; Creed, Peter
Australian Journal of Career Development, v9 n3 p20-25 Spr 2000
2000-00-00
Information Analyses; Journal Articles
Descriptors: Adolescents; Career Development; Education Work Relationship; Employment Opportunities; Theory Practice Relationship
Abstract: Examines four career theories: developmental theory, person-environment fit, social cognitive career theory, and social learning theory. Highlights the potential of each to inform school-to-work practices. Presents practical interventions. (Contains 41 references.) (SK)
7. Validation of Student, Principal, and Self-Ratings in 360 Degree Feedback (registered) for Teacher Evaluation. (EJ619020)
Wilkerson, David J.; Manatt, Richard P.; Rogers, Mary Ann; Maughan, Ron
Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, v14 n2 p179-92 Jun 2000
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests; Elementary School Students; Elementary Secondary Education; Language Arts; Mathematics; Prediction; Reading; Secondary School Students; Self Evaluation (Individuals); Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance; Teachers
Abstract: Examined the performance of K-12 students on criterion-referenced reading, language arts, and mathematics tests and the relationship of those results to teacher performance measures by principals, students, and teacher self-evaluations using a 360 degree feedback approach. Results for 988 students, 35 teachers, and 4 principals show that student ratings of teachers were the best predictor of student achievement on the tests. (SLD) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
8. The Effects of Cognitive Coaching and Nonverbal Classroom Management on Teacher Efficacy and Perceptions of School Culture. (ED439113)
Edwards, Jennifer L.; Green, Kathy E.; Lyons, Cherie A.; Rogers, Mary S.; Swords, Marcia E.
1998-04-00
Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Descriptors: Academic Standards; Classroom Techniques; Elementary Secondary Education; Group Discussion; Nonverbal Communication; School Culture; Self Efficacy; Teacher Attitudes; Teacher Collaboration; Teacher Effectiveness; Teachers
Abstract: Teachers in this study participated in a 3-year grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education Fund for Innovation in Education. The purpose of the grant was to provide teachers with support in implementing standards-based education. Both treatment and control groups of teachers received instruction in implementing standards-based education from the school district. Teachers in the treatment group also received training in cognitive coaching and coached each other monthly as they implemented the standards. In addition, they received training in nonverbal classroom management, which is a set of nonverbal techniques designed to help teachers decrease the time spent managing in order to increase time spent helping students achieve the standards. Thirty-six coaches received training to provide teachers with feedback on their classroom management skills. Finally, teachers in the project met in monthly dialogue groups across grade levels with teachers from other schools to discuss their implementation of standards. Teachers in the treatment group compared to teachers in the control group increased significantly in teaching efficacy and attitudes toward school culture. Based on these findings, this model appears to have promise for increasing teacher professionalism and efficacy and helping teachers to implement innovations. (Contains 89 references and 14 tables.) (Author/SM) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
ERIC Full Text (906K)
9. Cold Anger: A Story of Faith and Power Politics. (ED417923)
Rogers, Mary Beth
1990-00-00
Books; Historical Materials
Descriptors: Activism; Adult Education; Citizen Participation; Community Action; Community Leaders; Community Organizations; Empowerment; Leadership Training; Mexican Americans; Political Power; Politics; Popular Education; Religious Factors; Working Poor; Workshops
Abstract: Almost unnoticed, growing numbers of working poor people are entering politics at the community level in dozens of major cities in Texas and across the United States. These people are unusual because they view politics as a long-term process to build relationships, new institutions, and humane communities. This book tells the story of a new kind of intervention in politics, in which poor people incorporate their religious values into a struggle for power and visibility. They are sparked by people like Ernesto Cortes, Jr., an extraordinary community organizer who is engaged in the empowerment of people at the neighborhood and parish level through leadership training, network building, and a form of popular education. Cortes and the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) network of community organizations have become successful enough to transform the politics of San Antonio and influence the fate of specific Texas statewide issues. Moreover, local IAF groups across the nation are virtually the only organizations in America that are enticing working poor people to participate in politics. Chapters in the book are anecdotal, covering episodes in Cortes' life; the history of the IAF; and San Antonio, Chicago, and Los Angeles politics from 1964 to 1990, primarily in the 1980s. They demonstrate the role of local churches and personal faith in community organization and the struggle for social justice, the interpersonal and experiential strategies used in IAF training programs for church leaders and community activists, and the importance of "relational" power that grows out of the mutual accountability of members of local organizations. Contains references, chapter notes, and an index. (SV) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
10. The State Agency Perspective for Research on Lifelong Learning. (ED162175)
Rogers, Mary Thomas
1978-03-00
Speeches/Meeting Papers
Descriptors: Adult Education; Adult Learning; Agency Cooperation; Agency Role; Community Role; Cooperative Planning; Educational Research; Educational Resources; Lifelong Learning; Needs Assessment; Program Development; State Agencies; State Departments of Education; State Programs; Statewide Planning
Abstract: State educational departments can take the initiative in assisting local resources to undertake the task of exploring alternative perspectives on lifelong learning. To provide leadership for those who plan, develop, and coordinate state programs or establish research priorities, state agencies need to re-examine their role in developing strategies to deal with the adult learner's changing needs. A few suggestions are (1) resource analysis--identify and appraise the range, nature, and use of educational resources in the state; (2) need identification--assess the range and intensity of educationally related interests and concerns among significant groups within the state; (3) guidance programming--identify essential and necessary conditions for designing, staffing, and evaluating a statewide adult guidance system; (4) report analysis--interpret and synthesize a variety of reports (census, manpower, industrial, etc.) to provide a basis for need analysis and long range planning; (5) survey analysis--design and conduct state survey research to identify significant resources as well as critical needs and problems; and (6) other state agency mapping--map agency and organizational territories according to their roles and goals as a basis for developing cooperative alliances to attack critical community problems and expand adult learning opportunities. (CSS) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
More Info: Help | Tutorial Help Finding Full Text
Help
Help