THE ROLE OF NONCOGNITIVE VARIABLES IN EDUCATION

Abstract

Measures of noncognitive 1}ariables are examined
in light of their potential role in tbe educational
enterprise 'With particular reference to the problem of tbe"
measurement, In doing so, several nancognitive cbaracteristics
including biographical informatio n, attitudes, affects,
interests, temperament, cognitive style and values are discussed
in terms of tbeir distinctive features and educational
relevance. Their different roles in edllcation such as in
improving instruction and learning. selection, phlCement
Qnd evaluatio n, are briefly examined.