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Phillips, Deborah – 1985
A former Fellow briefly describes in this presentation at a symposium "Scholars Working in Congress: The Impact of the Congressional Science Fellowship Program on the Field of Child Development" the knowledge/skill-based and socialization-based approaches designed to teach developmental psychologists to operate as professionals at the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Curriculum, Developmental Psychology, Higher Education
Beck, John H., Ed. – Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2006
Since the release of the very successful first edition in 2001, the field of emotional intelligence has grown in sophistication and importance. Many new and talented researchers have come into the field and techniques in EI measurement have dramatically increased so that we now know much more about the distinctiveness and utility of the different…
Descriptors: Emotional Intelligence, Social Behavior, Dating (Social), Coping
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McCluskey-Fawcett, Kathleen; Green, Patricia – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Describes a university course in developmental psychology in which students participated as volunteers in community services for children and families. Explains that the course requirements offered 2 options: 50 hours of volunteer work or a series of 3 papers. Suggests that the volunteer experiences helped students maintain motivation and aided in…
Descriptors: Community Services, Course Evaluation, Curriculum Enrichment, Developmental Psychology
Sherman, Lawrence W. – 1990
The paper describes the use of writing as an instructional strategy to integrate several contemporary issues all of which focus on the teaching of human development theories. Issues include postmodern thought, higher level thinking process, conceptual conflict, and arousal, motivation, and integrating the writing process into the psychology…
Descriptors: Developmental Psychology, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Processes
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Torney-Purta, Judith – Journal of Teacher Education, 1983
Attempts to enrich civic learning should consider recent psychological studies. Changes must begin with teacher education and should be focused on: (1) changing classroom climate, where teachers' attitudes toward use of democratic or authoritarian processes can exert great influences; and (2) understanding students and teachers as developing…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology
Silverman, Linda, Ed. – Understanding Our Gifted, 1989
This set of newsletters presents a developmental perspective on gifted students from preschoolers to adolescents. Included are such regular columns as "The Hidden Gifted Learner,""Parenting the Gifted,""Instructional Strategies,""Creative Ventures and Encounters,""The Reading Room" (a book review column), "Personality Plus,""Adolescent…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Child Development, Child Rearing, Creativity
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Clinchy, Blythe McVicker – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Describes an instructional model labeled "connected teaching" used in a college developmental psychology course. Employs teaching techniques identified by women as being the type of instruction they desired. Concludes that the overall goal is to convince students that they can actively construct knowledge. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Developmental Psychology
McAuliffe, Garrett; Eriksen, Karen – 2000
Written for those who will educate future counselors and psychotherapists, this book marks out a vision for counselor and psychotherapist training for the postmodern era. The book details specific practices that are grounded in constructivist and developmental principles including approaches to classroom instruction, field supervision, curriculum,…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Counselor Educators, Counselor Training, Developmental Programs
Eriksen, Karen; McAuliffe, Garrett – 2001
This book offers suggestions for transforming the specific courses in the counselor education curriculum. Each chapter includes an introduction--using anecdotes or student quotes; an overview of the impact of constructivism on the course content; an outline of the course structure, assignments, and activities, with the accompanying constructivist…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Constructivism (Learning), Counselor Training, Course Content
Silverman, Sharon L.; Casazza, Martha E. – 2000
This book is intended to help educators understand how students learn and what teachers can do to foster student achievement. It explains how diverse developmental needs, such as lack of self-esteem or cultural alienation, can be at the root of a student's learning difficulties. Case studies illustrate the ways educators can assess and resolve…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Child Development, Cognitive Development
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Boyatzis, Chris J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1992
Describes the use of fictional literature in a college-level developmental psychology class. Focuses specifically on Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and its relation to several child development topics. Contends that literature should be used more often as part of instruction, especially in the sciences. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Content Area Reading, Curriculum Design, Developmental Continuity
Tennant, Mark; Pogson, Philip – 1995
Aimed at adult education practitioners engaged in graduate study, this book draws on the field of developmental psychology to provide new insights into the critical connections between experience and learning in adult education and training. Chapter 1 introduces the role of psychological development in adult learning, investment of "self" in…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Andragogy
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Junn, Ellen N. – Teaching of Psychology, 1989
Describes an exercise that addresses a number of developmental issues in a family and parenting class. The exercise requires students to write a semiautobiographical personal letter. Reports that students responded favorably to this exercise, suggesting a number of beneficial outcomes. Recommendations for instructors are provided. (KO)
Descriptors: Assignments, Biographies, Classroom Research, Cognitive Development
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Nigro, Georgia N. – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Describes a create-a-children's game assignment for a college-developmental psychology course. Discusses instructions for the project, provides examples of student games, and reports student evaluation. Contends that the assignment produces a high level of student engagement and accomplishment. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Cooperative Learning, Course Content, Developmental Psychology
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Desforges, Donna M. – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Describes the use of the film "Breakfast Club," in a college adolescent psychology course. Relates how students study and discuss theories of moral reasoning and psychological development prior to viewing the film. Provides an opportunity for students to integrate course content while enjoying the learning process. (CFR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Course Content, Developmental Psychology
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