Recently added articles from Journal of Instructional Psychology:
Measuring mathematics anxiety: psychometric analysis of a bidimensional affective scale.(Report)
Sep 01, 2009; ... The purpose of this study is to develop a theoretically and methodologically sound bidimensional affective scale measuring mathematics anxiety with high psychometric quality. The psychometric properties of a 14-item Mathematics Anxiety Scale-Revised (MAS-R) adapted from Betz's (1978) ...
Errata.(Correction notice)
Sep 01, 2009 ... In Volume 36 #1 the article entitled "The practice of information processing model in the teaching of cognitive strategies" appeared. It was authored by Dr. Ali Ozel, Department of Elementary Education, The ...
Professional human service occupation biases represented in General Psychology textbooks.(Report)
Sep 01, 2009; ... We examined the coverage given by General Psychology textbooks, representing 8 major commercial publishers, regarding the professions of psychology, counseling, marriage & family therapy, and social workers. Of the 24 textbooks assessed, we found substantial bias favoring the coverage of ...
Bridging the gap: reaching first-generation students in the classroom.(Report)
Sep 01, 2009; ... The presence of first-generation students in the college classroom poses specific challenges for instructors, across disciplines. Being cognizant of the unique characteristics and tendencies of first-generation students is a first step in better reaching this population. Also, implementing ...
Teaching mental skills for self-esteem enhancement in a military healthcare setting.(Report)
Sep 01, 2009; ... The need exists for educational methods which can positively influence self-esteem, especially in demanding military healthcare settings. Warrior Transition Units (WTU's) are tasked with the challenging mission of caring for seriously injured or ill U.S. Army Soldiers. This paper explored ...