A HOME ECONOMICS UNIT, "LIVING WITH SMALL CHILDREN," WAS SELECTED FOR A PILOT RESEARCH PROJECT FOR EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROCEDURES USED IN TEACHING CHILD DEVELOPMENT. THE 4-WEEK UNIT WAS TAUGHT IN SEVEN SCHOOLS WITH NINE HOME ECONOMICS TEACHERS PARTICIPATING. THERE WERE 18 CLASSES OF HOMEMAKING I AND 315 STUDENTS. SUGGESTIONS…

Sex differences in language development were studied. Protocols from 54 children, aged 2;0 to 4;2, were analyzed with Mean Length of Utterance (MLU) as the independent variable. When MLU's reached 3.75 to 4.0, differences began to favor girls. Results are discussed in terms of a social learning model and a cognitive model. (Author)

The development of environmental process measures marks a significant step forward in the assessment of environment quality. As Bloom (1964) predicted, these measures have made it possible to more clearly delineate the relationship between environment and development. Although factorial structure of many process instruments is open to question,…

The seven Barber Scales of Self-Regard for Preschool Children allow parents to rate their child's developmental level for seven components of self-image. This article addresses the question of variability of individual children across all seven components of self-regard. Complete sets of rated scales for 42 children are displayed. The 42 profiles…

This annotated catalog lists films intended primarily for teacher education and inservice teacher training programs on the elementary and secondary levels. A limited number of films on child development, alternative education, adult education, and teenage social guidance are included. Films are cross listed alphabetically, by subject, and by…

The Minnesota Child Development Inventory (MCDI) measures the development of preschool-age children, using an inventory format to obtain mothers' observations. To demonstrate the validity of MCDI results, the authors compared them to the results of psychological evaluations, including data on intellectual functioning, fine motor skills, and…

The authors evaluate two tests, the "memory code" and the "image generation," which were given to a group of 33 seven-year-old children to measure their imagery performance while reading and listening to prose. Test results and practical implications for education are discussed. (Author/DB)

Describes an elementary school art program involving mainstreaming, with a framework which emphasizes the development of a positive self-concept in all children. (CM)

The relation of imaginative play to psycholinguistic development was investigated in a sample of disadvantaged preschool children. The children were assigned to high and low play groups based on their level of play organization. The high play group engaged in more task-relevant speech during play than did the low play group. (Author)

Color television and background music accompanying shows provide a child with basic knowledge of emotional response to art forms and symbols. In order to increase their aesthetic literacy, however, they should be exposed to more subtle artistic experiences. (JD)

The article presents the goals, methods, and case examples of The Nutury, a predominantly male-staffed child care center serving single-parent children. The primary goal is to provide consistent relationships with men for children without a male model in their home. Clinical observations reveal positive life-styles and attitudes. (LPG)

Learning of the concept of horizontality by fourth graders was investigated. Comparisons by age and sex were made. (BB)

The author suggests a cooperative model for school counselors and family physicians, since the unique capabilities of each profession, and the perspective of them held by parents and teachers, provide a basis for effectively influencing the well-being of the child. (ED/MJB)

Three "self" constructs are differentiated: the "self," that is, the "real" self; the "self-concept," which is the information or cognitions an individual has about his "self;" and "self-esteem," which is the judgment and feelings about the "self." Developmental considerations and implications are discussed. (Author)