February 2010
Language learning strategies and styles among Iranian engineering and political science graduate students studying abroad
Language learning strategies are used with the explicit goal of helping learners improve their knowledge and understanding of a target language. They are the conscious thoughts and behaviors used by students to facilitate language learning tasks and to personalize language learning process. Learning styles on the other hand, are “general characteristics of intellectual functioning that pertain to...
February 2010
Assessment of groups influence on management style as related to university governance
The study was undertaken with the objective of assessing groups influence on management style as related to University governance with University of Agriculture, Makurdi as a case study from academic staff perspective. The management style of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi between the period September 3, 1996 to September 3, 2001 was determined using the Ohio State University...
February 2010
Evaluating training cascade: A methodology and case study
The study was undertaken with the objective of assessing groups influence on management style as related to University governance with University of Agriculture, Makurdi as a case study from academic staff perspective. The management style of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi between the period September 3, 1996 to September 3, 2001 was determined using the Ohio State University...
February 2010
A study of the life and culture of young Korean students studying in the United States
The number of young Korean students studying abroad – many moving to English-speaking countries – has increased. This article describes the lives of young Korean students studying in the United States. For data collection, unstructured interviews were conducted with young Korean students studying in the Northwestern states of the United States. According to these findings, most young Korean...
February 2010
An experimental study for effectiveness of super-learning technique at elementary level in Pakistan
The objective of the study was to experience the effectiveness of super-learning technique of teaching at elementary level. The study was conducted at 8th grade students of a public sector school. Pre-test and post-test control group designs were used. Experimental and control groups were formed randomly, the experimental group (N = 62), underwent the complete super-learning process, and the control...
February 2010
An assessment of students’ connectedness in Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State of Nigeria
The transition from the confines of the home to higher institutions means a different dimension of life for most students. These students need to feel supported and cared for by the new community or the school family to which they are now part. Students’ perception of this condition leads to their connectedness to the school and the school activities. This connection is very important for...
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