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Davis, Linda – NAMTA Journal, 2016
In this talk, Linda Davis discusses observation at the adolescent level. She explains that we must "adjust our approach for the third plane of development, for when they are becoming adults." Using examples, she discusses the characteristics of this plane, which are helpful to recall when thinking about what to expect when observing…
Descriptors: Observation, Adolescents, Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Development
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Herzig, Melissa – Odyssey: New Directions in Deaf Education, 2014
When working as a teacher of deaf students, Melissa Herzig's school was a magnet high school just five minutes from the border of Mexico, where 95 percent of the students were Latinos. The deaf students' experiences with languages may involve using American Sign Language (ASL), a sign language they may have learned in their home country, English,…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Adolescent Attitudes, Reading Attitudes, Reading Interests
Beckner, Gary, Ed. – Association of American Educators Foundation, 2009
"Education Matters" is the monthly newsletter of the Association of American Educators (AAE), an organization dedicated to advancing the American teaching profession through personal growth, professional development, teacher advocacy and protection. This issue of the newsletter includes: (1) Invading Privacy: Card Check is on the Way! (Hans…
Descriptors: Newspapers, Teaching Methods, Teacher Associations, Self Esteem
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Kearney, Paul; Pivec, Maja – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2007
Sex and violence in video games is a social issue that confronts us all, especially as many commercial games are now being introduced for game-based learning in schools, and as such this paper polls teenage players about the rules their parents and teachers may or may not have, and surveys the gaming community, ie, game developers to parents, to…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Video Games, Violence, Sexuality
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Zaitsev, G. K.; Zaitsev, A. G. – Russian Education and Society, 2006
The increased rates of deviations in sexual behavior among young people and the number of divorces among young married families provide evidence of the urgent relevance of valeological/health-promoting sex education for the young people of Russia. This article discusses scientific and practical experience from the implementation of program…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sexuality, Adolescents, Sex Education
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Rodrick-Athans, Linda; Bhavnagri, Navaz Peshotan – Childhood Education, 1997
Points out that every four months the number of reported AIDS cases among adolescents doubles. Describes and evaluates a comprehensive AIDS prevention education program for preteens. Identifies adolescent attitudes as barriers to effective AIDS education. Presents strategies to break down barriers and promote acceptance of AIDS education,…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Attitudes, Attitude Change, Community Involvement