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The effects of career planning on self-concept and academic achievement of at-risk middle school students in an urban public school environment

Creator:

Casey, Michael Winfield

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The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a six-week career planning dropout prevention program on the self-concepts and academic achievement of at-risk middle school students in an inner-city public school environment. The research population consisted of 1,434 students (grades seven, eight and nine) attending an inner...

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Dissertation

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self-concept in the experimental group, b) There was no significant difference in the pre and
Influences of a career curriculum on changes in vocational interests of mildly handicapped high school students

Creator:

Koval, David P.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a course of study developed at the University of Washington to provide a career education class at the beginning of the high school experience for special education students who are mildly handicapped in Tacoma Public Schools. The problem was...

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Dissertation

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Implications 45 Suggestions for Further Study 47 Bibliography 49 Appendix A: The Instruments 53 Appendix B