Self-efficacy has proven to be a more consistent predictor of behavioural outcomes than have other self-beliefs (Graham and Weiner, 1996). Efficacy beliefs play essential role in all phases of self regulation and achievement (Zimmerman, 1990, 1998). When self-regulatory processes play Read More …
Category: Volume 2 Issue 10 (March 2015)
AGGRESSION OF HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS By Parthiban[1] and Dr. Doreen Gnanam[2]
Abstract Aggression of higher secondary school students is an issue of concern among stakeholders in education essentially because a school is an institution designed for teaching and learning. Students enrolled in higher secondary classes face regularly, self-imposed stresses and Read More …
VALUE EDUCATION FOR HUMAN EXCELLENCE By Rajeswari[1]
Abstract Education is a process of bringing about desirable changes of behavior in the individual in his knowledge, skill, attitude and values. Education is the utmost important invention of mankind. Parents should provide good quality education to their children. Read More …
ATTITUDE OF PARENTS OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION TOWARDS COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMME By Simili P. Chacko[1] and P.S. Sukumaran[2]
Abstract The study intends to find out the attitude of parents of persons with mental retardation towards Community Based Rehabilitation programme (CBR). Descriptive survey method was adopted for the study. Attitude scale and general data sheet was used for the Read More …
FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION AS A METHOD OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH By Dr.Deepa Antony[1] and Murphin T Francis[2]
Abstract The focus group taps into people’s underlying assumptions and theoretical frame works. These are unstructured group interviews in which group leader actively encourage discussion among participants who have personal or professional experience with the topic being studied. The size Read More …