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Assertiveness through Semantics.
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Zuercher, Nancy T. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1983
Suggests that connotations of assertiveness do not convey all of its meanings, particularly the components of positive feelings, communication, and cooperation. The application of semantics can help restore the balance. Presents a model for differentiating assertive behavior and clarifying the definition. (JAC)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communication, Models, Self Expression
A Dialogue with Self: The Journal as an Educational Tool.
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Hedlund, Dlava E.; And Others – Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 1989
Discusses the act of "talking to oneself" as an important component of learning and of seeking balance, direction, and meaning in life. Discusses what a journal is, cognitive view of learning from class journal, a "depth psychology" view, and applications in classroom. Concludes that journals are valuable educational tools. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Educational Methods, Elementary Secondary Education, Journal Writing, Self Expression
Drama: The Play's the Thing.
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Irwin, Eleanor C. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1987
Discusses the history and theory of drama therapy and illustrates it through case studies. Makes suggestions for counselors who wish to use drama to promote psychological development. Notes that using dramatic activities allows counselors to view the inner world of their clients through symbolization, characterization, and interaction. (ABB)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Dramatic Play, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Dance Education as an Aspect of Movement and Mobility in Everyday Living
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Koff, Susan R. – Quest, 2005
Dance Education can be considered an aspect of everyday living when using the correct definition of dance education. Rather than referring to the rarified form of movement that we encounter on the concert stage, dance education is the education of our moving selves with the goal as self expression. This can be initiated as an aspect of the initial…
Descriptors: Self Expression, Dance Education, Young Children, Movement Education
A Case for Creativity: Sewing in the Classroom.
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Loker, Suzanne – Journal of Home Economics, 1987
The author discusses various reasons that have been set forth for teaching sewing in the classroom. Reasons include (1) economy, (2) skill development, (3) quality recognition, (4) self-esteem, and (5) creativity. The latter receives some emphasis. (CH)
Descriptors: Course Content, Creative Activities, Creativity, Home Economics
Concreteness: Getting at Specifics in Client Problems.
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Turock, Art – American Mental Health Counselors Association Journal, 1979
Counseling skills of concreteness enable clients to get a more specific awareness of their present problems and develop more functional strategies for taking action. A conceptual framework for recognizing and eliciting client material that needs to be explored concretely is presented. (Author)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Training
How Children Use Drawing.
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Atkinson, Dennis – Journal of Art and Design Education, 1991
Aims to show that children have a "functional use of drawing" which contrasts with the mechanistic stages model of drawing development. Observes that young children's images often show extended time sequences. Argues that, when considered from this viewpoint, children's drawing abilities develop gradually from a high to a low variety of…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Art Expression, Childrens Art