Contains 15 articles investigating and discussing issues generated by Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Discusses and examines questions related to object permanence, transitivity, conservation and the concept of necessity as these relate to children. Deals with the origins and causes of development, logical development, social and…

Compared the social cognitive styles of abused children with a control sample and found differences in perceived locus of control of social events and social role comprehensions. Similar trends emerged in perspective-taking skills and social sensitivity. Suggests these differences could not be attributed to IQ or class disparities. (Author)

Evaluative intervention research studies in pretend play are investigations that examine the potential of imaginative play in young children to demonstrate a relationship between play and cognitive, social, and emotional growth. A review of the research indicates that children who engage in imaginative play yield higher test scores than those in…

Play has an important socializing function in the process of cognitive and social development. The focus of this treatise is on play as it relates to social interaction, role development, and assimilation of cultural expectations. (JN)

Observed the social communication and task relevant behaviors of 80 kindergarten and first-grade children, each of whom was assigned to do a task with either a friend or a nonfriend. Results showed that friends exhibited less sharing and communicative behaviors and more task relevant behaviors. An explanatory model is suggested to account for…

Reviews a research project that investigated the roles reading and writing play in children's growing knowledge of social interactions. (FL)

Presents a review of research findings which empirically document counseling effectiveness in improving school climate, humanizing education, and establishing directions for implementing research. Contends that for education to be humanized through counseling, prerequisite counseling skills must be taught and research findings adapted in a variety…

Formulates a model for viewing the transitions and losses of the aging process as opportunities for growth and self-enhancement. Reviews major categories of social-psychological transition events. Summarizes social-psychological resources that aging individuals bring to these events and discusses three processes of adaptation to transition…

The article describes the experiences and personal growth of Gregory Witcher, a Black high school student from Washington, D.C., as he confronted the largely White world at Phillip Exeter Academy and later at Williams College. (SB)

A mother describes the achievement and successes of her 11-year-old deaf daughter. Included in the discussion are her growth of language, social and psychological growth, math and science interests, and reading ability. (SA)

The social-educative and cultural districts established in the areas of Charleroi, Belgium are presented as an approach to solving educational disparities within a region between different social groups. (JMF)

The article discusses the impact of cultural pluralism (the degree of cultural differences which are fostered and encouraged by society) on teacher training and advocates a broader, empirically based approach to teacher training in the area of multicultural special education. (DLS)

To increase the social responsiveness of two severely retarded and withdrawn children (six and ten years old), a five-year-old mildly retarded peer was trained to emit social approach behaviors using a procedure in which edible reinforcement was delivered by the trained peer contingent upon positive social response by the target subjects.…

Because gifted children are different in level of emotional development, interactions with peers, and learning characteristics, they require special support. Drawing on experience with enrichment programs for young gifted children, this article explores ways of establishing nurturing learning environments that develop self-esteem, engage long-term…

Community service learning has evolved as a vehicle to strengthen students' learning, reconnect them with their communities, and counter the learning/living imbalance in our society. Teachers use service learning to challenge and motivate students, gain insight into youngsters' learning processes, and improve their own relationships with students.…