James Cantor, a professor in the College of Education at California State University, describes his history with the California Council on Teacher Education (CCTE or Cal Council) before becoming the President of the CCTE in 2008. He served as an active member for 10 years prior to becoming the Cal Council President. The author shares the…

A central dilemma in developmental psychology has been to combine general concepts with research of the individual child in all her complexity in everyday life activities. Psychologists such as Riegel, Bronfenbrenner, Burman, Morss, Hedegaard, and Walkerdine have criticized research approaches that study child development from a functional view.…

This paper argues that, for both practical and philosophical reasons, high school activities ought to be managed by participatory principles. It further argues that the responsibility for bringing this about belongs to principals and activities directors through appropriate modeling and in-service education. In addition, obstacles to the…

Reports on the Association for Childhood Education International's summer seminar on "The Arts and Child Development," held in Taipei, Taiwan, July 9-11, 1980. (Author/RH)

Examines connotations of "activities" within the early care and education context. Identifies problems with focusing on activities as the most important educational time, including ignoring quality of the environment, missing important learning during "down time," and being more occupied with activities than with children. Maintains that adopting…

This document describes a third grade teachers' new twist to get her students' minds motivated for another school year. She purchased some "thinking caps." The purpose of the caps was to help students focus on various academic tasks. The children were thrilled to have a new tool to help them concentrate.

Reports on the meeting and activities of the Institute for Equal Early Education. The Institute brought together 45 early childhood specialists and others interested in equal education to share resources, create national and regional networks, and develop strategies for including early childhood as a focus in educational equity programs.…

Illustrates how the current summer program contains the same basic components as a 1954 program which included (1) visitation of in-school youth, (2) adult farm activities, (3) Future Farmer group activities, (4) civic activities, (5) professional cooperation, (6) adult demonstrations and meetings, (7) professional improvement, and (8)…

Highlights some of the activities involved in the celebration of Head Start's twenty-fifth anniversary. (BB)

Explores notion that adolescence is developmental stage, and, therefore, adolescent work values should be seen within this context. Considers such a developmental approach useful in reconciling some discrepancies in literature on adolescent work values. Discusses time perspective and activity, two variables that may help explain development of…

In the Soviet theory of cognitive development, originated by Vygotsky and elaborated by Leont'ev, acts occur at three levels of abstraction: activities, actions, and operations. According to this theory, an activity has an associated motive and may function directively as a motive. While many activities are possible, one activity tends to…

Focuses on nine major activity areas of training and development: analyzing needs and evaluating results, developing training programs and materials, delivering training and development programs and services, advising and counseling, managing training activities, maintaining organization relationships, researching to advance the training field,…

The groups and personalities that comprise the British peace network are discussed and their activities are examined. The nuclear disarmament campaign is led by a combination of mass-based organizations, specialized interest groups, and individuals determined to end Britain's role as a nuclear weapons state and military base. Notable groups are…

Focusing on parental involvement in Title 1 programs for disadvantaged children, this article reviews the types of parent activities conducted, the amount of parental involvement, and the effects of such involvement. (LRA)

Suggests procedures for modifying and expanding activities to make them individually appropriate for children with disabilities, focusing on ways to customize curriculum activities. Provides a checklist for modifying activities and discusses points to be considered: desired outcomes, arrangements to be made, and assessment. Recommends a team…