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Roberts, Patricia L. – 1990
Counting books offer children the time and the tools to develop the understanding needed to solve problems. Stimulated by these books, children may use mathematic language and talk about mathematics as they get involved with materials to move and manipulate, as they use supportive aids found in illustrations, and as they interact with materials to…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Computation, Concept Formation
Cecil, Nancy L.; Roberts, Patricia L. – 1992
An annotated bibliography of helpful tools is presented that will aid teachers and librarians in using children's literature as a vehicle to foster resilience. Research on at-risk children indicates that some succeed in spite of childhood traumas and difficult home environments. Carefully chosen children's literature can provide fictional dilemmas…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Annotated Bibliographies, Child Development, Children
Plante, Patricia R. – 1987
Fifteen case studies of decision making in colleges and universities are discussed. A "people-oriented" approach is emphasized; both humanistic and managerial principles are considered. The case studies concern: disturbances and dissent, sexual harassment, academic freedom, departmental mismanagement, community service, outside employment,…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, College Administration, College Athletics, College Curriculum
