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Carr, Margaret – 1995
The concept of "learning disposition" provides a useful way of examining longer-term outcomes of quality early childhood programs and outlines characteristics of a learning orientation or disposition in early childhood. The learning disposition involves the tendency to want to do something, sensitivity to being alert to the appropriate…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries
Greenberg, Barry; Fain, Stephen – 1981
The Character Education Program which was implemented in 52 elementary schools in 1979-80 in the Dade County public school system is evaluated. Objectives of the evaluation were: (1) to determine how much the character-building materials were used and how the teachers valued the materials; (2) to determine attitudes of students toward the use and…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Elementary Education, Measurement Techniques
Albee, George W. – 1996
Noting that the physical and mental growth of children are influenced by many environmental and familial factors, this paper explores improving the well being of children. The first part of the paper discusses child rearing, emphasizing three fundamental themes: creating an environment where children are born healthy and wanted; helping children…
Descriptors: Child Development, Coping, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention