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Little, Priscilla M.; Irby, Merita; Borah, Poonam; Pittman, Karen – Forum for Youth Investment, 2021
Because researchers know so much more about the brain and development than they did when the 20th-century U.S. education system was designed, this knowledge can now be used to design a system in which all individuals are able to take advantage of high-quality opportunities for transformative learning and development. This playbook suggests a set…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Educational Innovation, Models, Critical Thinking
White, Jeff – 1975
This set of guides lists indicators for self-actualization, interpersonal effectiveness, and positive self-concept in a format that is easily utilized and nonprescriptive. These indicators are written primarily for school age children to adults, and they cover the areas of socio-emotional growth. In this collection, goals are divided into their…
Descriptors: Adults, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Guides
Thomas, Donald – 1975
If educational administrators are to help others grow in positive ways they must master the principles of positive growth for their own lives. A positive view of self is learned through interaction with other people. It is important, therefore, that administrators develop positive personalities and become agents in organizations to help others…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Individual Characteristics
Parma City School District, OH. – 1974
This guide presents activities and materials developed by seven Ohio school districts. The purpose of the project is to share resources so that other school districts can benefit from developmental project efforts by adopting practical educational products and ideas into their systems. The guide is to be used by counselors in conducting group…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Counseling Services, Group Activities, Group Dynamics
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1974
That being a self involves being different is the unique focus of the teacher's guide. The learning experiences, developed for use at the grade 1 level, are designed to make each student aware of himself through a variety of activities that point out what is uniquely his: his physical makeup, his family, his friends, his interests, and his school.…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Education, Grade 1, Individual Development
Brender, Myron – 1975
In many areas of higher education there is a growing trend away from the traditional demonstration-lecture-discussion format of instruction toward a participative, experiential approach to teaching. This is particularly evident in the field of psychology. In conducting an undergraduate course in the psychology of personal adjustment, if one views…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Course Descriptions, Curriculum Guides, Enrichment
Philadelphia School District, PA. – 1980
This guide, designed for use with elementary school students, attempts to prevent drug and alcohol abuse among students. The Key Competencies program identifies areas in which addicted children differ from non-addicted: poor self image, an improper sense of values, and a lack of identity. For kindergarten through third grade, strategies are…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Children, Curriculum Guides, Decision Making
Coad, Cynthia P. – 1989
This book is designed for women who want to react to the empty nest syndrome with a new career. The first chapter contains an introduction and activities to help with self-awareness and career exploration. The second chapter discusses the importance of a positive plan. Strategies for setting long and short term goals, a sense of responsibility for…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Career Guidance, Career Planning, Displaced Homemakers
Clemson Univ., SC. Vocational Education Media Center. – 1972
The program planning guide was developed as a special project to help teachers in presenting a 1-year consumer and homemaking education curriculum at the seventh or eighth grade level. The units are presented under four headings: Personal Relationships, Personal Environment, Personal Development, and Personal Health. The units can be taught in any…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Clothing Instruction, Consumer Education, Curriculum Development
Hanson, Philip G.; And Others – 1977
Based on experiential learning models for improvement of individual behavior and teamwork effectiveness, this handbook is designed to assist personnel in the Veterans Administration (VA) health delivery system with interpersonnel processes that will improve organizational effectiveness. Chapter 1 contains background information concerning the…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Health Personnel
Texas A and M Univ., College Station. Vocational Instructional Services. – 1980
This leadership development guide is designed for use by student officers of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). Discussed first are the uniqueness of each individual and the qualities that made several famous leaders great. In the second section, various aspects of developing leadership abilities are addressed, including becoming…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Individual Development, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Relationship
Wilson, Judith; And Others – 1972
Intended for use by teachers on the junior high and high school levels, this curriculum guide, which is one in a series of guides for consumer and homemaking education in Kentucky, outlines four courses in the area of personal and family development. The seventh grade level unit discusses the influence of health habits on personal appearance and…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Career Education, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Guides
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Bureau of Homemaking Education. – 1977
This publication was prepared to assist schools in developing curriculum to help children solve complex social problems and achieve their highest potential as human beings in a world society. A major objective is to provide students with competencies and skills necessary to cope with the interpersonal relationships and stresses faced by…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Sciences, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Kersten, Barbara; Cameron, Dale – 1978
Designed as a course to help senior high school students find their place as adults through involvement in the community, this unit allows students to work together, do volunteer work, recruit class speakers, participate in field trips, and help plan the class. This unit is divided into four sections: (1) organizing the class, (2) using the…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Behavioral Objectives, Citizenship Responsibility, Community Resources