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Elkind, David – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1991
Reviews some of the major cognitive, social, and emotional achievements of young children and discusses some of their limitations. Divides description of development into intellectual, language, social, and emotional development. Notes that this division represents adult categories of thought and does not represent young children's actual modes of…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Emotional Development, Intellectual Development
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Russac, R. J.; Weaver, Sharon T. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1994
Criticizes current prevention education efforts for retaining characteristics of older quantitative approaches to education. Suggests qualitative approach to prevention education be taken and discusses transactional model of substance abuse based on development of the child within both social and family context. Recommends approach that draws…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Alcohol Abuse, Child Development, Cognitive Development
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Mitchell, Christina E. – Psychology: A Journal of Human Behavior, 1988
Extends parallel of cognitive and moral development to levels of spiritual development and denominational choice. Suggests with an awareness of the client's level of spiritual development, the therapist can be of greater assistance to clients asking for assistance in clarification of spiritual dilemmas. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Churches, Cognitive Development, Counseling Services, Counselor Role
International Children's Centre, Paris (France). – 1979
The value of infant stimulation is stressed in a report on the characteristics of infant development. The following five areas of development are discussed: sensorimotor, language, mental, emotional, and social. Stages of development during the first year in each of the areas are surveyed, and traditions in different countries are highlighted to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Emotional Development, Infants
Rehm, Lynn P.; Naus, Mary J. – 1987
In recent years a number of models of depression have been proposed. Many of them have incorporated cognitive constructs to explain vulnerability, initiation, maintenance, and recovery from depression. In light of the wealth of experimental and clinical knowledge about depression, these models can be seen as having a limited focus and scope.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Development, Memory
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Flavell, John H. – American Psychologist, 1986
Summarizes recent research which attempted to discover what children of different ages know about the appearance-reality distinction and related phenomena. Findings show that what helps children grasp the distinction is an increased cognizance of the fact that people are sentient subjects who have mental representations of objects and events. (PS)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Developmental Psychology
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Wentworth, Roland A. Lubienski – NAMTA Journal, 2000
Discusses the meaning of discipline and the absence of coercion within a Montessori framework, noting the importance of social skills for the development of creativity. Highlights aspects of teaching methodology for elementary and high schools. (JPB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Discipline, Educational Practices
Phillips, Estelle M. – Vocational Aspect of Education, 1982
This paper sets out the current situation in a number of schools and institutions of higher education with departments of design. A case is presented for the design curriculum to be regarded as a serious academic subject which makes a unique contribution to pupils' cognitive, emotional, psychomotor, and social development. (Author)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creative Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Design Crafts
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Reiman, Alan J.; Thies-Sprinthall, Lois – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1993
Describes theory and a research program that uses guided reflection to promote the development of mentor teachers. Significant findings from a quasi-experimental study and a replication study are presented. The paper can assist teacher educators, policymakers, and school personnel who are searching for a teacher induction model. (GLR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
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Stringer, Jeremy; And Others – NASPA Journal, 1989
Reports on collaborative effort at Seattle University to bring closer together academic and student life administrative components. Describes typical academic and student life model and "Horizon Model" that structurally integrates academic and student life missions to promote student cognitive and affective growth. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrative Policy, Cognitive Development, College Administration
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Pickle, Judy – Journal of Teacher Education, 1985
The essence of teacher maturity can be synthesized into personal, professional, and process domains. Although overlapping, these categories add a multidimensional approach to the search for what is good in teaching and provide a model for professional development. (MT)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Professional Development, Self Actualization, Teacher Effectiveness
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Langendorfer, Stephen – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1986
Twelve myths regarding aquatic programs for young children are addressed and clarified. Comprehensive research by aquatic experts, developmental specialists, and medical researchers is called for. (MT)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Motor Development, Research Needs, Safety
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Taylor, Ronald L.; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1979
The McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities (MSCA) was administered to kindergarten-aged chilren to obtain General Cognitive Indices (CGI). A short form of the MSCA was developed to select six subtests that best predicted the CGI. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education
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Rest, James R. – Journal of Moral Education, 1988
Reviews theories which link college attendance and moral judgment. Evaluation is made on basis of longitudinal, experimental, correlational, educational, and life experience studies. The theories of generalized understanding, intellectual stimulation, and generalized learning are found to be more plausible than simple age/maturation,…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Cognitive Development, Educational Environment, Educational Research
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Stonewater, Barbara Bradley – NASPA Journal, 1988
Uses Perry's scheme of intellectual development to describe an informal model of cognitive development assessment. Suggests resident characteristics that residence hall staff might detect in students regarding topics students and staff encounter in halls. Presents ways for residence hall staff to use information to better understand students and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Students, Dormitories, Evaluation Methods
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