The empirical literature regarding the descriptive links between childhood sexual abuse and adult development is reviewed from an Eriksonian perspective. The problems with studying the developmental effects of childhood sexual abuse are discussed. These include the following problems: the lack of differentiation between sexual abuse cases,…

The purposes of this study were: (1) to determine if unique or shared viewpoints existed between teachers and parents concerning developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and developmentally inappropriate practices (DIP); (2) to investigate differences between participants' subjective beliefs about DAP and DIP; and (3) to explore relationships…

The present study investigates what children of various ages think about concealing or revealing the wrongdoing of a friend in a hypothetical conflict between honesty to parents and loyalty to a friend. The study also examines how children's reasoning was affected by the expectation of parental punishment. A total of 200 children (20 boys and 20…

Drawing on psychological, sociolinguistic, and discourse theories, this book shows how students use writing not only as a vehicle for participating in the academic world but also as a means of fashioning their own private and public identities. It presents case studies of four students during their years at a large, public university. The case…

This paper contends that a person's readiness for academic learning should be based on his/her developmental readiness, not on chronological age requirements. Human beings develop at their own neurological rates (biological clock). The paper first cites research on a "sensitive learning period" in which learning is mastered in a more efficient…

Presents a chart describing the characteristics of five life phases, especially those that are career-oriented, and suggesting organizational responses to these phases in terms of planning the content and strategies of staff development. Identifies phases as entering the community college, transition, settling down, transition, and…

Examined the relationship between academic major, year in college, academic performance, and reflective judgment using the Reflective Judgment Interview. Analyses of results showed significant differences for year in college but not for academic major. (RC)

Considers teachers' perceptions of their role in developing self-discipline in students. Cites a sample code of ethics to help teachers set standards for their actions and attitudes. Provides a developmental view of self-discipline, citing tasks appropriate for grade level groups, and ways of teaching the skills. (DDM)

A study investigated the degree to which organizational incentives kept, in the profession, secondary school teachers who were committed to teaching and whose primary reasons for staying were related to students, curriculum, and classroom procedures. (CJ)

Children's pragmatic abilities were studied focusing on "requesting" in a group of 30 language impaired children (three to nine years old). There was a predominant usage of direct forms with only a slight increase of indirect ones in the older group. (Author/SEW)

Employs the developmental-structuralist approach of James Fowler to follow the growth of cognition in college undergraduates. Urges teachers to focus on the strengths and capabilities of their students and to prod them to expansion and advanced cognitive development. (DMM)

Piaget's theories of cognitive development are applied to the college student and suggestions are given for helping students at different developmental stages. It is proposed that teachers provide experiences that promote cognitive conflict as a means of moving students into new stages. (MSE)

Presents developmental principles with related applications for children, parents, teachers, and caregivers: (1) development takes place on an existing foundation; (2) development proceeds from general to specific; (3) development proceeds in stages; (4) developmental rates and patterns differ among individuals; (5) early years of development are…

Explored possible differences in students' identity between groups planning to attend college after high school, those not planning to attend college, and those undecided. Found no differences in identity between those who planned to attend college and those who planned not to attend. (PAS)

Investigates whether accumulated life changes cause or are correlated with family members' perceptions of their family's ability to function in an effective manner. Modest changes in family effectiveness were inversely related to the rate of life change experienced. The family effectiveness of husbands was related to changes in stress. (Author)