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Walker, Cheryl L.; Shore, Bruce M. – SAGE Open, 2015
Inquiry-based teaching and learning are rooted in social constructivism and are central to curricular reform. Role theory and social constructivism provided insight into a commonly observed but insufficiently understood phenomenon in inquiry. Within inquiry, role shifts have been described as the switching of roles between students and teachers;…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Role Theory, Constructivism (Learning), Active Learning
Richardson, Frank C.; Weigel, Richard G. – 1969
This paper presents an integrative theoretical framework for the conceptualization of the marriage relationship in terms of Kelly's psychology of personal constructs. Personal construct theory offers a productive model which can account for research findings related to most of the variables found to be relevant to marital success. Personal…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Hypothesis Testing, Individual Characteristics, Interpersonal Relationship
Ayer, M. Jane; Butler, Alfred J. – Rehabil Counseling Bull, 1969
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Performance, Counselor Role
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Lowenstein, Edward R. – Social Work, 1973
Two major trends mark the transformation of industrial society into postindustrial society--increased social complexity and rapid social change. This article projects an image of social work in the future by describing some major problems people may face and presenting a model of an agency that might deal with them. (Author)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Futures (of Society), Interpersonal Relationship, Models
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Beutler, Ivan F.; And Others – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1989
Describes uniqueness of "family realm" from other human experience spheres and implications in regard to family phenomena theories. Concludes, from five position papers presented, that "family" theories originating from nonfamily realms have significant limitations. Suggests "family realm" concept is helpful in evaluating current theories and…
Descriptors: Cohabitation, Family Characteristics, Family Environment, Interpersonal Relationship
Greenberger, Ellen; Sorensen, Aage B. – 1971
The first in a series of related reports (see TM 000 775), this paper attempts to define a concept of psychosocial maturity which would be appropriate as a comprehensive educational goal. Biological, sociological, psychological and temporal formulations of maturity are discussed and compared. Am interdisciplinary model of maturity is evolved which…
Descriptors: Age, Biological Influences, Child Development, Developmental Psychology