Locus of Control and Reading Achievement: Applications for the Classroom

Morgan is a member of the Department of Educational Foundations and Special Programs at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, where he teaches secondary reading courses. Culver is director of the elementary education program at Virginia Wesley an College, also in Norfolk. ■ The concept of "locus of control" is a promising diagnostic tool for the affective domain. It helps teachers understand and predict affective behaviors in the classroom and offers