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Intelligence and Vocational Interests Correlations with Adolescents

Psicologia, 2009
This study investigated the association between professional interests and intelligence with adolescents, and also differences at these constructs regarding participant’s gender.
Ana Paula Porto Noronha , Mariana Varandas de Camargo Barros , Maiana Farias Oliveira Nunes   +2 more
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The Problem of Women and Mathematics [PDF]

, 1981
Reviews relevant research to determine the reasons for the limited participation of women in advanced mathematics and related fields. Explores options for improving women's mathematics skills and increasing their participation in related ...
Lynn H. Fox
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System failure? Exploring the interplay of fear of failure, competition, cooperation and sense of belonging in education in England and Flanders

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Fear of failure is damaging in a host of ways yet is rife in many schools. Drawing on self‐worth theory, we explore whether fear of academic failure is higher in education systems with features that increase students' experiences of competition. To do this, we compare two very different education systems: England, where, for instance, national
Carolyn Jackson, Mieke Van Houtte
wiley   +1 more source

Interests and personality matter in the choice of teacher education program

Frontiers in Education
In this paper, we examined whether it is possible to predict German teacher students’ study specialization (i.e., type of school) from data on their personality (in terms of the Big Five) and vocational interests (in terms of the RIASEC model) using ...
Nikolas Leichner, Charlotte Ottenstein, Susanne Weis, Susanne Weis, Manfred Schmitt, Manfred Schmitt, Tanja Lischetzke, Tanja Lischetzke   +7 more
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Employability Programmes in higher education: Supporting students through tangible, transitional and transformational approaches

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract As the UK higher education sector becomes increasingly market‐driven and focused on preparing students for the graduate labour market, universities must define and contextualise employability and their role in supporting students beyond academia.
Michael Maher, Ecem Karlidag‐Dennis, Richard Hazenberg, David Conway   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

What characterises well‐connected schools? Exploring centrality in inter‐organisational school networks

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Within the educational literature, inter‐organisational school networks are commonly considered instruments for administration, management, and school improvement, but are rarely scrutinised as objects of study themselves. Conversely, in organisational studies, this perspective is given more prominence.
Ignacio Wyman, Paul Wilfred Armstrong
wiley   +1 more source

EDUCATIONAL REFORM IN LOS ANGELES AND ITS EFFECT UPON THE MEXICAN COMMUNITY, 1900-1930 [PDF]

, 1978
The theme of equal educational opportunity was a major concern of the urban Chicano Movement in the late sixties. Chicanos accused the entire school system of racism and insensitivity towards the Chicano community.
Gonzalez, Gilbert G.
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Creating space(s) for learning in prison: Developing an andragogical framework

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Learning in prison is too often excluded from wider discussions of educational experiences, processes and impact. This paper proposes, for the first time, an iterative andragogical framework to conceptualise learning spaces within prison contexts.
Morwenna Bennallick, Jayne Finlay, Ross Little, Helen Nichols   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Need Analysis for Developing English for Specific Purposes Materials for the Caregiver Program at Vocational School

Journal of English for Academic and Specific Purposes
The goal of language learning programs is to utilize language for effective communication. Due to the needs, interests, and motivations of language learners, they may show individual differences in language learning.
Poppy Sofia Hidayati, Atti Herawati, Cucu Mariam   +2 more
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Infusing a Person Centered Approach Into Transition Planning For Students with Developmental Disabilities [PDF]

, 2002
This is the first of two white papers reflective of the work of nine separate demonstration sites interested in integrating person-centered practices into the design and delivery of transition services for high school youth who have developmental ...
Blessing, Carol
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