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Shoemaker, Diane; Krohn, Janis – 1984
After explaining the development of the conscience, or "superego," as closely related to self-esteem, and produced through experiences with caregivers, this discussion indicates the nature of discipline and differentiates between discipline and punishment. Four principles assumed to operate in the development of conscience are specified.…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Emotional Experience, Infants, Moral Development
Delaney, Donald W. – Momentum, 1987
Offers information from a study of anorexia nervosa patients, discussing the behaviors and attitudes that characterize this group. Considers related social, cultural, and environmental factors. Suggests that educators voice concerns to the disturbed student and his/her parents in a simple and frank manner and encourage seeking professional medical…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anorexia Nervosa, Catholic Educators, Elementary Secondary Education
Vasil'ev, Iu. V. – Soviet Education, 1991
Suggests that Soviet school administration theory should be studied in combination with social administration. Presents as a goal of the educational system a model secondary school graduate who is disciplined, organized, and capable of both self-restraint and mobilization of will. Notes that such a personality approach requires perfecting existing…
Descriptors: Administrators, Educational Change, Educational Theories, Foreign Countries
Amundson, Kristen – 1993
This booklet is a tool to help teachers find ways to keep their commitment to education strong. It shares success stories of educators who have kept their professional dedication alive, despite day-to-day hassles and significant obstacles. It also outlines steps teachers can take to keep their energy levels high. In each section space is provided…
Descriptors: Burnout, Elementary Secondary Education, Personality Development, Self Actualization
Etzioni, Amitai – American Education, 1982
Learning can take place only in a "disciplined" environment, i.e., one in which proper relationships between teachers and students, and between students and rules and routines are developed and maintained. The focus on discipline is often misdirected in that it is authoritarian when what students need is self-discipline. (JOW)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Educational Quality
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Thompson, D. Cooper – Educational Leadership, 1986
Discusses the stereotyped concept of male roles in our society and posits a new vision of masculinity wherein boys would express a full range of behaviors and emotions, and maleness and femaleness would be equally valued. The change can begin with a rethinking of how masculinity is taught. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Males, Masculinity, Nondiscriminatory Education
Bechofer, Robert A. – 1983
Judaism provides for human mental health as well as modern psychology since all elements of counseling philosophy and techniques are inherent in classic Jewish institutions and practices. As opposed to a behaviorist theory of determinism, the Judaic theory of personality and development believes man is endowed with free will but only at the point…
Descriptors: Counseling, Counseling Theories, Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Qualifications
Statman, Stella – English Teaching Forum, 1981
Proposes some teaching methods that are based on the premise that an effective teacher should facilitate the students' intellectual and moral growth. Suggestions are made for vocabulary drilling, listening exercises, and other activities which can be given a "humanistic" focus. Activities are also suggested for language study and value…
Descriptors: Class Activities, English (Second Language), Humanistic Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Belkin, A. – Soviet Education, 1991
Warns that, without the expectation of joy, there will be no creative personality. Argues that the main purpose of the teacher's activity is to create a success situation for every student. Suggests steps to creating a success situations bank that will allow teachers and students to share successful ideas and avoid illusory successes. (DK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Vestberg, Palle; Johnson, Robert C., Ed. – 1989
The paper reviews research trends and findings on the development of personality in deaf individuals. The first section, "Adolescent and Adult Deaf Personalities," focuses on studies in the psychological literature that tend to promulgate stereotypical views of deaf people by reflecting researcher bias rather than researcher findings.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Child Development, Child Rearing
Bennett, William J. – Curriculum Review, 1988
Discusses the form and content of sex education courses in the classroom. Topics covered include contraception, decision making, morality, values, character formation, self-image, the role of teachers, and the role of parents. (LRW)
Descriptors: Contraception, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
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Social Education, 1997
Presents the National Council for the Social Studies' position paper on character education. Calls for a renewed effort by social studies educators, schools, and communities to teach character and civic virtue. Argues that students must be offered a combination of instruction and guidance on civic virtue to counter increasing indifference. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Democratic Values