Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Education
A Primary School Curriculum To Enhance Self-Concept, Decision-Making, And Locus Of Control, Debra Mcelreath
A Primary School Curriculum To Enhance Self-Concept, Decision-Making, And Locus Of Control, Debra Mcelreath
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The curriculum developed in this project was designed to meet the needs of primary students in the areas of self-concept, decision-making, and locus of control. It provides activities that enhance these areas in the hope of positively influencing school achievement. The related literature and research review attempts to show the interrelationships between self-concept, school achievement, decision-making, and locus of control.
The project consists of 10-15 minute activities that do not require lengthy teacher preparation or numerous materials. The activities take into consideration Piaget's and Kohlberg's stages of development for kindergarten through second grade students. The content of the activities is …
Teacher Perspectives Of Causes Of Attrition, Jacquelyn Rae Sneddon
Teacher Perspectives Of Causes Of Attrition, Jacquelyn Rae Sneddon
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This study attempted to identify causes of teacher attrition by using a survey distributed to 74 certificated teachers at Loretto Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida. Seven possible causes of teacher attrition, identified in the review of the related literature, were worded in statement form for use in the survey. Each possible cause was stated from three different perspectives: as it applied to the individual respondent, to teachers as a whole, and to the general public. The teachers were then asked to indicate agreement or disagreement on a four-point Likert scale. Conclusions suggested that inadequate salary and physical harm were the …