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Biber, Barbara – ASCD Yearbook, 1972
Fitting the school to the child now requires knowledge of developmental stages, understanding of the theory of match,'' the impact of life environment conditions on learning style and attitudes, and awareness of cognitive-affective interaction processes. (Author)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Child Development, Educational Philosophy, Individual Instruction
Page, Colin Flood – Universities Quarterly, 1971
Descriptors: Educational Experience, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Higher Education, Intellectual Development
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Okon, Wincenty – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 1972
Schools exist to prepare non-adults and adults for various functions in the community. The five aims discussed here are: (a) duties of a citizen, (b) professional work, (c) participation in social life, (d) private life, (e) organization of leisure. (JB)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Change
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Beckwith, Leila – Child Development, 1971
The present study explores the specific environmental influences in the intellectual development of 24 adoptive infants living in middle class families. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Development, Data Analysis, Environmental Influences, Infants
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Arkes, Hal R.; Boykin, A. Wade – Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1971
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research
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Manzo, Anthony V. – Reading Improvement, 1970
Descriptors: Comprehension, Directed Reading Activity, Intellectual Development, Models
Carvo, Margaret – Int Reading Assn Conf Proc Pt 1, 1968
Develops a three sequence program through which elementary-grade children can follow the "picture to paragraph" structure to mastery of comprehension skills ranging from simple details to construction of a report in a content area. (MD)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Elementary School Students, Illustrations
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Caskey, Helen J. – Reading Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Comprehension, Concept Formation, Critical Reading, Evaluative Thinking
Gruber, Joseph J. – J Learning Disabilities, 1969
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Theories, Exceptional Child Education, Intellectual Development
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Connor, Marjorie – Reading Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary School Teachers, Emotional Problems
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Lewis, John; Nelson, Kim – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1983
A graduate survey (n=575) of alumni vocational achievement, acceptance of responsibility in social groups, and further intellectual development was related to undergraduate grades. The only significant finding was an inverse relationship with involvement in community activities among males. (Author/PN)
Descriptors: Achievement, Adults, Citizen Participation, Educational Objectives
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Bryant, Peter, Ed. – British Journal of Psychology, 1982
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…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Psychology, Children, Cognitive Development
Mooney, Craig M. – Canadian Counsellor, 1980
Psychological aspects of aging, based on gerontological hypotheses and research, are presented under three headings: intellectual abilities; emotional capacities; and motor capabilities. Consequences are discussed. Well-being throughout life depends on fulfillment of fundamental human needs; existential needs for nourishment, stimulation, rest,…
Descriptors: Age, Aging (Individuals), Developmental Stages, Emotional Development
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Yarborough, Betty H.; Johnson, Roger A. – Journal of Psychology, 1980
Compared 52 girls and 42 boys in seventh grade on 3 intelligence measures, 4 achievement measures, and 20 affective measures. Girls outperformed boys on measures of language arts and spelling and on 6 affective measures. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitudes, Elementary School Students, Emotional Development
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OECD Observer, 1980
Discusses the status of preschool education in the industrialized nations today. The results of three studies show that preschool students demonstrate rapid gains in I. Q., and children who experience preschool programs do not have to repeat classes as often as those children who do not attend. (SA)
Descriptors: Day Care, Developed Nations, Early Childhood Education, Employed Women
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