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Reissman, Rose – Learning, 1994
When teachers discuss different types of heroes in the classroom, they allow their students to meet powerful new role models. The article discusses how teachers can get students thinking about what makes a hero and in the process, teach them about historical figures, social issues, and current events. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Consciousness Raising, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education
Christianson, Linda – 1994
The Head Start Male Role Model Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Program is based on the assumptions that men are valued as nurturers of small children; that low-income Black and Hispanic males can be successful as educators and role models to young children and other men; and that early childhood education can be a remunerative and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Males, Nontraditional Occupations
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Tindall, William N. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1985
It is the responsibility of pharmacy faculty, as role models, to demonstrate their entrepreneurism to students as one aspect of professional behavior and challenge. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Entrepreneurship, Faculty Development, Higher Education
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Tatum, Beverly Daniel – Teachers College Record, 1994
White students can learn about racism without experiencing guilt that can overpower their desire to learn. Janet Helm's model of white racial identity is used as a framework for helping students abandon racism and define a positive white identity. (SM)
Descriptors: Blacks, College Students, Guilt, Higher Education
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Tan, David L. – NACADA Journal, 1995
A study of 78 Asian American and 66 African American students in a predominantly white research university found that while most believed in the importance of a role model, many did not have one. Many also did not feel their role models had to be from their own race. No evidence was found of role model effect on academic performance. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Asian Americans, Black Students
Franklin, E. Bernard – Campus Activities Programming, 1997
Discusses issues facing black male college students, and ways colleges and universities can support their growth more effectively. Identifies and explores students' unmet needs: to feel loved, feel accepted, feel competent, have power, resolve pain and anger from lack of appropriate male guidance, find meaning and purpose in life's struggles, and…
Descriptors: Black Education, Black Students, College Students, Emotional Development
Sheahan, Bonney H.; White, John A. – Engineering Education, 1990
Presented is a discussion of the state of undergraduate education in science and engineering based on the interviews with a number of college students. Discussed are the underlying issues: recruitment, motivation, retention, curriculum, teaching incentives, role models and mentoring, hands-on experience, the nerd image, and quality of life. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Problems, Dropouts, Engineering Education
Riddle, Bob – 1996
Researchers have found that gay and lesbian adolescents are at greater risk of isolation, rejection, harassment, violence, and suicide. In a similar way, lesbian and gay teachers face challenges unknown to their heterosexual colleagues. This resource guide is an attempt to outline some of the areas in which independent schools can address issues…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers Network, New York, NY. – 1997
The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers' Network presents suggestions for teachers for eliminating homophobia in schools. The following suggestions are intended as starting points as teachers begin to think about the issue of homophobia in school: (1) guarantee equality; (2) create a safe environment; (3) provide role models; (4) provide support…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Froschl, Merle; And Others – 1984
The book is intended as a guide for creating an early childhood curriculum that is inclusive, nonsexist, multicultural and includes images and role models of children and adults with disabilities. A brief history of Project Inclusive is followed by an introduction tracing the project's assumptions regarding role models, stereotypes based on…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Disabilities
Eiche, Keith; Sedlacek, William E.; Adams-Gaston, Javaune – 1997
This study examined the attitudes and behaviors associated with leadership qualities in 73 freshman athletes at the University of Maryland, College Park. The Sport Leadership Behavior Inventory (SLBI), the Noncognitive Questionnaire (NCQ), and the New Student Census were administered to the athletes. The SLBI was chosen to provide a definition of…
Descriptors: Athletes, College Freshmen, Correlation, Counseling
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Flick, Larry – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Investigated was the effect of the Scientist in Residence Program to inspire elementary school children with their personal enthusiasm for science. Describes changes in the students' image of scientists using the Draw-a-Scientist Test before and after the program. Discusses the results of written responses and feedback from scientists. (YP)
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Faculty, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Beemsterboer, Phyllis L. – Journal of Dental Education, 1997
Presents data on values and behaviors of students before they arrive at dental school, particularly regarding cheating, and examines how these are related to the values and behaviors expected of them in professional school. Discusses faculty's role in prevention and treatment of academic dishonesty: structuring an environment to prevent…
Descriptors: Cheating, College Faculty, Dental Schools, Dentistry
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Gilmore, David R. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
The issues, roles, dynamics, rationales and events embroiled in the dissection controversy are discussed. Insights into where the politics of biology education without speciesism or dissection are likely to take science education in the future are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Dissection
Ellis, Elinor Wall – 1988
After reviewing the literature on mentoring, this report presents the results of a study of 544 students enrolled at Florida A&M University (FAMU), a historically black institution. Students responses to the following issues are analyzed by gender, race, classification, and school and college: (1) reasons for having a mentor relationship at…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Black Students, Blacks, College Students
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