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Direct linkKo, Sei Jin; Marx, David M.; Nickerson, Susan D.; Bjorkman, Katie – PRIMUS, 2020
In this paper we provide a detailed account of how to implement a peer role model (PRM) program similar to the one that we developed at San Diego State University (SDSU) to broaden participation of college women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In particular, we summarize our findings of the PRM program's best practices,…
Descriptors: Role Models, Peer Influence, College Students, Calculus
Shephard, Kerry – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to interpret aspects of education for sustainability in relation to educational theories of the affective domain (values, attitudes and behaviours) and suggest how the use of these theories, and relevant experience, in other educational areas could benefit education for sustainability.…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Role Models, Educational Theories, Teaching Methods
Delano, Monica E. – Remedial and Special Education, 2007
Video modeling interventions involve a child watching videotapes of positive examples of adults, peers, or him- or herself engaging in a behavior that is being taught. The purpose of this review was to examine empirical studies in which video modeling interventions were applied to individuals with autism. Nineteen studies published between 1985…
Descriptors: Autism, Intervention, Videotape Recordings, Models
Baechtold, Margaret; De Sawal, Danielle M. – New Directions for Student Services, 2009
The number of women veterans attending college is increasing. This suggests that campus professionals need to become aware of how issues associated with mental health, sexual assault, and gender identity may influence how women veterans make the transition into the higher education environment. This chapter addresses the special needs of women…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Student Personnel Services, War, Violence
Cates, Joan R. – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2008
Outcomes from sex education are shaped not only by the knowledge and attitudes of youth but also by groups influential in young people's lives. American youth bear one of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the industrialized world. Four constituencies with important roles in communicating about STIs are youth, parents,…
Descriptors: Physicians, Sex Education, Focus Groups, Peer Influence
Peer reviewedScanlan, Mary – Music Educators Journal, 1992
Offers an interview with Catherine Comet, music director of the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Symphony. Reviews her childhood and early study in France and her experiences at the Julliard School of Music and on the contest circuit. Explains how she became a professional conductor. Discusses Comet's view of the importance that classical music can have…
Descriptors: Females, Music Education, Musicians, Role Models
Peer reviewedBiermann, Carol A.; Grinstein, Louise S. – American Biology Teacher, 1994
Discusses the lives of six women from different temporal periods who have made significant contributions to the biological sciences. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Biology, Higher Education, Role Models, Science Education
Peer reviewedSwartz, Clifford E., Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1991
This editorial proposes that famous people in physics be immortalized as heroes through trading cards that present their pictures, personal backgrounds, and contributions to physics. Includes 18 cards for the first collection. (MDH)
Descriptors: High Schools, Hobbies, Physics, Role Models
Peer reviewedStyer, Sandra – Social Studies, 1982
Describes how to use biographies of successful women politicians to provide career role models for elementary school girls. The biographies of Margaret Chase Smith, Bella Abzug, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, and Juanita Kreps are recommended as resources for career education. (AM)
Descriptors: Biographies, Career Education, Elementary Education, Females
Peer reviewedDaniels, Roberta R. – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 1995
The lives of six prominent female leaders (Sandra Day O'Connor, Maya Angelou, Wilma Mankiller, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Elizabeth Dole, and Mary Kay Ash) are summarized. Similarities are noted and questions and activities provided to encourage discussion by teachers and students. (DB)
Descriptors: Biographies, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Females, Gifted
Peer reviewedFischbein, Maxine – Canadian Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the life of human rights activist Raoul Wallenberg. Explains his role in the rescue of European Jews from the Nazis during World War II. Reviews Wallenberg's disappearance and the Soviet coverup of the incident. Suggests presenting Wallenberg as a role model for secondary school students, particularly those in Canada who share…
Descriptors: Activism, Civil Liberties, Jews, Role Models
Peer reviewedPrzychodzin, Joe – Clearing House, 1981
The author advocates positive discipline based on teacher behavior which demonstrates self-confidence, courtesy, fairness, respect, and sensitivity. (SJL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Peer reviewedSpeiser, Lester B. – NASSP Bulletin, 1980
The author shows how "Star Trek" is more than a television show about space exploration and the future. Captain Kirk's style demonstrates there are goals to be achieved. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Commercial Television, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership Styles
Peer reviewedHatcher, Barbara A.; Chiodo, Beverly A. – PTA Today, 1991
Biographies provide the opportunity for identification, not only with those who are great today but also with those who have lived greatly in the past. Biographies fulfill students' needs for identification with someone who is admirable. Examples of inspiring life stories, sources of such stories, and questions are included. (JD)
Descriptors: Biographies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Modeling (Psychology)
Boatman, Sara; Adams, Todd C. – Campus Activities Programming, 1992
Ethics begin personally but ultimately provide empowerment. Practicing ethical leadership requires three major interrelated activities: knowing (awareness of own and others' values); feeling (creating awareness of or sensing values and dilemmas); and acting (behavior). Ethical leadership is tested through ethical dilemmas, and practicing it…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Conflict Resolution, Ethics, Leadership Qualities
