NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 5 results Save | Export
Szwabo, Peggy; Thale, Thomas T. – 1983
Traditionally, the elderly have not been viewed as appropriate candidates for dynamic psychotherapy. To examine the effectiveness of a psycho-dynamically oriented group (focusing on the issues of aging, conflict resolution, and self-actualization) on 6 older adult participants, ages 63 to 87 years, systematic clinical observations of group…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Developmental Tasks
Simerly, Coby Bunch – Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1978
After a review of the book "Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life," by Gail Sheehy, the author presents a lesson plan designed to help students become aware of adult developmental tasks and stresses. (MF)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks, Learning Activities
Rowland, Stephen – Outlook, 1978
Using a pegboard and different colored pegs, students were able to visualize mathematical concepts, generate and solve problems, and test hypotheses. Illustrations included. (MA)
Descriptors: Developmental Tasks, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Sullivan, Peter; Clarke, David – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Presents three features of "Good" questions: requires students to do more than simply remember a strategy to answer; promotes student learning while answering the question; and have several acceptable answers. Considers how questions can be used to cater to the range of student abilities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Developmental Tasks, Discovery Learning
Nicoll, Barbara – 1996
In order to promote critical thinking in young children, particularly children ages 5-8, teachers need to understand skills and dispositions of critical thinkers. This paper discusses these skills, dispositions, and the appropriate classroom climate, within the context of pedagogy, along with learning activities for kindergarten and primary…
Descriptors: Child Development, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Conflict Resolution