This annotated bibliography describes 52 current works of literature for children which have characters who inspire character development. The bibliography is divided into sections on: (1) Respect for the Self; (2) Respect for Others; (3) Respect for the Earth; (4) Responsibility; (5) Honesty; and (6) Caring. The bibliography concludes with a…

This paper examines the role of identity within the radical democratic traditions, specifically the categories known as citizens and worker. The progressive coalition aimed at countering classism, racism, ethnic and gender injustices, homophobia and misogyny must seek an axis around which to organize the diversity of humankind. Retaining the…

A study investigated the portrayal of mothers and fathers in Japanese and non-Japanese children's literature and how stereotypically they are depicted as role models. Japanese public libraries contain many translated foreign books, mostly Western in origin. For this study's purposes, 25 Japanese books, 25 translated books from English-speaking…

This paper will adopt Yrjo Engestrom's (1999) expansive learning approach to analyze the situation of a woman, Marieanne, who emigrated to Australia as a child and who later, as a parent, became determined to take an active part in her children's education in order to avoid or ameliorate the repetition of her own negative experiences with…

Many recent studies, both popular and academic, have focused attention on the life chances of children. There is particular concern about the lingering effects of disadvantages experienced during childhood, such as family instability, neighborhood instability, and the inadequacy of local institutions. These factors are thought to work together to…

Discusses causes and identification of abused children. Stresses the importance of appropriate parent models and parent education to prevent the abused child from becoming an abusive parent. (ST)

Reports a study to determine the presence or absence of racial preference in preschool children as indicated by their imitation of black or white filmed models, the results of which indicated that racial preference does not emerge at an early age throughout society as a whole. (Author/JM)

A research report on the effects of career models depicted in the media of instruction and counseling on the career aspirations of young girls. (Author)

This discussion of the preparation and development of student personnel workers for the 80's proposes a model for implementation through which student personnel workers would contribute to the curricular environment and as a group have impact on the university community. (JC)

Research involving adolescent identification with and development of sex roles is reviewed in the areas of cognitive skills and personality traits, theories of sex role development, and minority group adolescent sex role development. Emerging issues and educational implications in these areas are discussed. (CJ)

To study the effectiveness of counselor supervisory methods, three groups of supervisees rated specific supervisor behaviors for frequency and effectiveness. Results showed beginning trainees emphasized the mechanics and task of supervision, while experienced supervisees perceived a less structured interaction that was more supportive and more…

The ways that nonhandicapped students could become more integrally involved in the education of severely handicapped students are discussed. Four nonhandicapped peer intervention procedures are considered: peer modeling, social bids, peer reinforcement, and peer tutoring. (SEW)

Tested equity theory in a nonthreatening helping situation. College students (N=96) participated in a factorially designed experiment in which a confederate made positive or negative statements about their task. Results confirmed students in an equitable environment demonstrated more helping behavior. Norms of helping may be influential.…

A Survey of youth agencies examined and found evidence of adult leaders' influence on their youths' health practices. Mediating influences included formal and informal health programs and explicit policies regarding smoking and fitness for both leaders and youths. Identified significant gaps in the potential influence of such measures. (Author)

Surveyed 100 nondrinking adolescents utilizing a behavior analysis questionnaire designed to assess influences on learning not to drink. Results suggest that parents who did not drink had a strong influence. Effective modes of self-control were also discovered; teenagers revealed assertiveness skills in saying "no" to peer pressures. (Author/JAC)