A way to foster intentionally thoughtful teachers in preservice education involves critical reflection upon narratives of experienced teachers and those learning to be teachers. (SK)

Discusses the articles in this journal's special section "Adolescent Career Development in Social Context." Identifies common and integrative themes and discusses the theoretical frameworks provided by life-span career development relational perspectives as possible means of integrating some of the findings. Indicates how the findings can inform…

Multidimensional creativity tests are more cost-effective than expert opinion in predicting creative thinking. Torrance (1966) delineated five purposes for using creativity tests: to promote understanding of the human mind, assist development of individualized instruction, provide additional information for remedial and psychotherapeutic programs,…

Two studies examined relationships between play and other developmental domains. Found that play was correlated with adaptive and fine motor skills at 12 months and with language at 20 months. Between 14-36 months, play was correlated with all Mullen Scale of Early Learning subtests. Language expressive and visual expressive scales predicted play…

The extent to which the resolution of the Eriksonian final stage-related crisis of ego integrity versus despair is predicted by the resolution of earlier conflicts and by personality constructs was studied with 520 older adults. Results are consistent with Eriksonian theory of continuous personality development. (SLD)

An interdisciplinary team-taught course used a life-course approach to human development. Teaching strategies included elder reminiscence, life histories, and case studies. It is designed to prepare various health care professions for future roles on multidisciplinary team. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)

Contends that the aim of professional actor training is to reveal and develop an actor's individuality. Proposes that the responsibility of drama teachers is to lead training in such away that students feel accepted, understood, and respected. Proposes that psychodrama is the most appropriate method for student and professional actors' personal…

The developmental change process is illustrated by Lewis Carroll's Alice. Development is not a direct reflection of the self but a process of looking awry at experience. This perspective has implications for various teaching methods. (Contains 27 references.) (SK)

Experiential learning can be understood as a process in which learners recognize and develop their "action-theory." The aim of outdoor development programs--whether mainstream education, corporate training, or therapy--is to facilitate this process. A "reflection-in-action" approach to facilitation is presented and situated in…

People involved in adventurous activities frequently experience positive phenomena termed peak experience, peak performance, and "flow." Characteristics of these phenomena are compared, along with factors influencing the ability to experience such peak moments. Csikszentmihalyi's flow models are examined with regard to perceived levels…

This qualitative study examined the college experience of an individual with Down syndrome who audited two academic courses and participated in various nonacademic campus activities. Themes identified included: (1) the meaning of going to college; (2) the development and meaning of college friendships; (3) negotiation of the academic program; and…

Discusses how human evolution affects the achievement of flow experiences, including the role of complexity, or people's need to take on a greater range of challenges and opportunities to increase their skill level. Describes evolutionary obstacles to complexity, such as genetic instructions to conserve energy, and ways to overcome these…

Two studies tested whether 12- and 24-month olds' self-knowledge differed from their knowledge of others (mother or inanimate object), or whether toddlers' knowledge of persons (self and mother) differed from knowledge of objects. Results showed that 12-month olds were more sensitive than older toddlers to perceptual features of objects. Data were…

Chronicles Piaget's and Vygotsky's criticism of each other's ideas on childhood egocentrism. Notes that genuine, critical dialog failed to develop because Piaget did not reply to Vygotsky's criticism at first. Five reasons for his reticence are considered: (1) a language barrier; (2) lack of knowledge; (3) quality of the criticism; (4) ideology;…

Identifies a new urgency to the struggle over the emphasis of U.S. developmental psychology. Suggestions for developmental psychologists include: recruiting diverse and empathic students; broadening the curriculum and incorporating multicultural education; implementing senior faculty development programs; transforming developmental theory to…