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Thomason, Rhonda – Teaching Tolerance, 2008
Educators--and parents and politicians and others--say children are their future. They say that they want students to think critically, that they want them to be problem-solvers, to ask questions, to challenge educators to make the world a better place. And yet, the author sees educators set aside these high aspirations and silenced by the fear of…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Public Education, Thinking Skills, Ideology
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Jung, Eunjoo – Educational Horizons, 2008
This article, written as a memo to the author's friend in response to an earlier conversation, compares the American education system with that of Japan. First, the author examines cultural differences between Japan and America as a lens through which to look at these two countries. Then, Japanese and American schooling are compared in terms of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Cross Cultural Studies
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ASCA School Counselor, 2001
This article argues that educating tomorrow's adults isn't simply about teaching students the quadratic equation or the date Columbus sailed to the new world. Social and emotional development is also an important component in student's development. (GCP)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Emotional Development, School Counselors, Social Development
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Tanyu, Manolya – Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, 2007
Zins and his colleagues pointed out that understanding implementation of school-based prevention programs is a critical issue as we get more sophisticated about strategies to promote children's social and emotional skill development. This commentary discusses school-based program implementation, challenges, lessons learned, and future directions…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Program Implementation, Prevention, Emotional Development
Hicks, Donna E. – Instructor, 1991
A fourth grade teacher examines the ever-changing and developing student teacher relationship. As students move on each year, past teachers still feel some degree of responsibility, and students learn about changing relationships. (SM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Social Development, Student Adjustment, Student Development
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Roney, R. Craig – Language Arts, 1983
Defines and describes the fantasizing motif in children's literature and explains how teachers can use this motif to help children learn to live in society. (JL)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Fantasy, Literary Criticism
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Bender, William N.; Wall, Maureen E. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1994
A model of development for children and youth with learning disabilities (LD) is presented, including three cognitive/academic development variables, seven affective variables, three social development variables, and four behavior development variables. The model presents a holistic view of LD students and considers various issues that can impede…
Descriptors: Developmental Psychology, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development
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Hurtado, Sylvia – Liberal Education, 1999
Colleges can create conditions to maximize the learning that occurs in an environment with a diverse student population. Studies indicate that students who interact with diverse peers demonstrate more complex thinking linked to both cognitive and to social development. Research literature provides strong support for institutional commitment to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Environment, College Instruction, Cultural Pluralism
Jakobsen, Lyn – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1986
Responds to the results of Wilder et al. on Greek affiliation and attitude change in college students by: (1) examining goals for the educated person; (2) providing an overview of epigenesis; (3) giving possible developmental explanations of Wilder's findings; and (4) discussing ramifications of the results and suggestions for further research.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, College Students, Conformity, Fraternities
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Heslep, Robert D. – Educational Theory, 1983
H. Michael Sokolow's position on whether or not educational institutions should be regarded as morally responsible (in reference to various important contemporary problems) is critiqued, and an alternative view of educational institutions' moral responsibility is offered. (Author/CJ)
Descriptors: Educational Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Moral Development
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Erb, Tom – Middle School Journal, 1998
Discusses the role of middle school curriculum reform, including disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and integrated perspectives, that will improve students' social, intellectual, and personal development. (JPB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Middle School Students
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Trueblood, Dennis L. – Journal of College Student Development, 1999
Originally published in October 1963, examines student personnel workers' responsibilities for the equal education opportunity for all students. Presents information for the college student personnel and sets forth socio-psychological considerations for the understanding of the personal and social needs of disadvantaged youth in the student…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Educational Opportunities, Educationally Disadvantaged
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Stamatakos, Louis C. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 1984
Challenges the effectiveness of housing professionals in programming and student development. Identifies four problem areas that call for educational leadership responses: (1) volatility of student living conditions; (2) program inadequacy and contradiction; (3) institutional narcissism; and (4) absence of faculty role models. (JAC)
Descriptors: College Housing, College Role, College Students, Educational Environment
Grytting, Catherine – Arts & Activities, 2000
Discusses the benefits of students participating in art classes, focusing on the development of students. Explains that art education: (1) fosters a joy of learning; (2) supports intellectual, emotional, and social growth; (3) prepares leaders of the future; and (4) inspires students. (SM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Creativity, Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education
Farrell, Thomas J. – ADE Bulletin, 1979
Sketches the historical movement from orality to literacy, as described by Walter J. Ong, and discusses some general suggestions for teaching writing in a developmental sequence. (Author/GT)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Higher Education, History, Language Acquisition
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