Proposes that the self is constituted in narrative and that development can be seen as the self's effort at rewriting its account of the world. (LB)

Along with the implementation of curricula for art instruction, one must become more aware of and more actively involved in nurturing the role of aesthetic considerations in bringing up children and in providing the props of their pleasure and instruction as respected criteria for their decision-making. (Author)

Investigated mothers and children's concepts of children's areas of personal discretion, autonomy, and individuality. Findings indicated that mothers viewed their roles as educators and nurturers and valued the development of individuality in their children. Gender differences were found in the ways mothers characterized boys' and girls'…

This home economics curriculum for the middle school (grades 6-8) is designed to assist students in developing self-concept, making decisions, and developing basic skills. Written by a group of home economics teachers, this curriculum contains nine learning packages on the following topics: (1) consumer management; (2) decision management; (3)…

The first of two reports describing and evaluating the creation and operation of the KLH Child Development Center, Inc., an industry-related child care center located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is presented. The purpose of the report is to present the research design for the evaluation of the project and to discuss the expectations of the…