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Choice and Perception of Control: The Effect of a Thinking Skills Program on the Locus of Control, Self-Concept and Creativity of Gifted Students.

Authors :
Eriksson, Gillian I.
Source :
Gifted Education International. 1990 6(3):135-142.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

The study investigated two levels of learning choice and control with 150 gifted South African students (grades 6-8) exposed to the Cognitive Research Trust (CORT) thinking skills program (prestructured) or the Integrated Education Model program (flexibly structured). Results suggested both programs affected locus of control and creativity but not self concept. (Author/DB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0261-4294
Volume :
6
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Gifted Education International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ416608
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research