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Miller, Scott T.; Wiggins, Gianna M.; Feather, Katherine A. – International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 2020
As globalization increases, there has been a rise in expatriate families and, consequently, students enrolled in international schools. These children, known as "third culture kids" (TCKs), face difficult transitions, identity development challenges, and adverse social-emotional effects. Transition programs have been developed and…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Global Approach, Foreign Nationals, International Schools
Lefstein, Leah M. – 1984
The paper addresses the needs of learning disabled (LD) students making the transition to secondary schools. Ways in which learning disabilities may magnify typical adolescent concerns are noted, such as social difficulties presented by poor perceptual skills and the effects of poor self image. Recent research suggesting successful strategies for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Educational Needs, Learning Disabilities, Middle Schools
McGlauchlen, Patti L. – 1984
The early elementary teacher must find a reasonable solution to the question of how to best meet the needs of incoming 5-year-olds. This study reviews recent research on the academic and emotional needs of young students and on existing programs dealing with school readiness. Brief annotations are presented for 54 research articles. These articles…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Grade 1, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Children
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Cartledge, Gwendolyn – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1987
Social incompetence is a significant cause of postsecondary maladjustment for the learning disabled. The literature is reviewed on factors critical to occupational success; social development of the learning disabled; major social incompetencies (specifically, social perception and problem solving, task-related social behaviors, and social…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Generalization, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence