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Kane, Michele – Roeper Review, 2016
For over 70 years Annemarie Roeper was able to breathe new life into many aspects of giftedness and gifted education. Capturing the magic of such a charismatic and visionary leader is a challenge. However, stories and storytelling provide a pathway into the narrative of Annemarie's life as it evolved from young adulthood to elderhood. This article…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Gifted, Academically Gifted, Profiles
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Soetoro-Ng, Maya – Educational Perspectives, 2013
Building a personal identity is a lifelong, thoughtful process that takes into account not only one's race and ethnicity, but also life experiences, relationships, and communities. The process of exploring and evolving one's identity deserves a place in the classroom. Educators can play a key role in supporting their students' in this process by…
Descriptors: Personality Development, Identification (Psychology), Educational Strategies, Classroom Techniques
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Gaines, Stacey A. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2012
The idea that participation in sport builds character is a long-standing one. Advocates of sport participation believe that sport provides an appropriate context for the learning of social skills such as cooperation and the development of prosocial behavior (Weiss, Smith, & Stuntz, 2008). Research in sport regarding character development has…
Descriptors: Prosocial Behavior, Altruism, Ethics, Athletes