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Download full textCummings, William K. – 1974
In this paper, selected evidence on the effects of Japanese schools is presented. The author believes that Japan is one modern society where the schools have fostered individual and social development. The primary focus is on the effects for individuals in the area of cognitive skills, motivation, educational and occupational attainments, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Influence, Comparative Education, Educational Environment
Johnson, Norine G., Ed.; Roberts, Michael C., Ed.; Worell, Judith, Ed. – 1999
This book provides a new look at adolescent girls. The sections and chapters reveal the strengths and positive assets of adolescent girls, their relationships, and their communities. It takes a new look at the strengths and successes of adolescents within the context of their race, ethnicity, class, self, sexual orientation, relationships and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks
