This book, designed for teachers, parents and caregivers, discusses the development of self esteem, competence, and sense of belonging in children. The development of self concept is traced from early infancy through adolescence. Specific topics include reinforcement, imitation, the relationship between self-concept and achievement, sexual…

Designed for the secondary level, this curriculum guide suggests concepts and teaching strategies for ten areas of psychology. The content areas of instruction include learning and study skills, behavior patterns, adjustment to the social environment, development of critical thinking, sensitivity to needs and feelings of others, physiological…

To aid elementary school classroom teachers and others interested in developing humanistic education programs, the book suggests materials, resources, and activities which work toward humanistic goals. Humanistic education is interpreted as a process of helping people develop human potential. The book is presented in 13 chapters. Chapter I defines…