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Kramer, Barbara – 1996
This book, aimed at the young reader, explores the life and career of the Chinese-American author, Amy Tan. It follows her childhood in Oakland, California, through her struggle to accept her Chinese heritage, through her education and marriage to a non-Chinese man, to her early work as a business writer, and finally to her great success as a…
Descriptors: Authors, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Chinese Americans
Lisandrelli, Elaine Silvinski – 1996
This book explores the life of Maya Angelou, the author the autobiographical "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." The book details her life from the beginning in Stamps, Arkansas, and relates how she has overcome many obstacles throughout her life to become the successful, educated woman she is today--author, political activist, actress,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Biographies, Black Culture
Cain, Jim; Jolliff, Barry – 1998
Challenge and adventure programs create situations that challenge the abilities of individuals and groups and that are metaphors for the problems and challenges of daily life. This book describes dozens of group activities that foster individual and group skills such as cooperation, problem solving, and communication. Each activity has a…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Equipment, Experiential Learning, Games
Bransford, John D., Ed.; Brown, Ann L., Ed.; Cocking, Rodney R., Ed. – 2000
This book presents results of recent research about the mind, brain, and learning processes. It examines new findings in learning theory and their implications for what is taught, how it is taught, and how learners are assessed. It also shows how theories and insights can translate into actions and practices. It examines research on human…
Descriptors: Brain, Cognitive Processes, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Worthington, Maulfry; Carruthers, Elizabeth – 2003
This book presents the findings of 12 years of research. The data gathered and analyzed from almost 700 samples of children's' graphics show how powerful patterns of cognition (schema) in the early years of development gradually evolves into recognizable forms of writing and mathematics. The goal was to chart the progress of children's thinking…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement
Robinson, Bryan E., Ed.; Chase, Nancy D., Ed. – 2001
This book explores the dilemma of the increasing obsession with work and the resulting imbalances between career and family life. Through theoretical frameworks and case examples it discusses the negative consequences of the societal phenomena of over-work and over-dedication to careers, which have been misdiagnosed or ignored by mental health…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Children, Counseling, Counselor Training
Direct linkJarvis, Peter, Ed.; Watts, Mary, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
As our understanding of learning focuses on the whole person rather than individual aspects of learning, so the process of learning is beginning to be studied from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines. This handbook presents a comprehensive overview of the contemporary research into learning: it brings together a diverse range of…
Descriptors: Learning, Perception, Cognitive Processes, Nurses
Witmer, J. Melvin – 1985
This book is intended to motivate persons working in the human and social service occupations toward fuller personal development as well as to improve professional competence. The first part discusses the process of becoming a more fully functioning person. Human potential, barriers to personal growth, self-fulfillment, and seeking pathways to…
Descriptors: Coping, Counselors, Creativity, Decision Making
Download full textAndrews, Sharon Vincz – 1994
Designed for teachers and arguing that democratic values are best taught in democratic classrooms, this hands-on guide offers clear directions for exploring values using children's literature as a starting point. Combining numerous classroom examples with practical advice, backed up by historical analysis and educational theory, the book: (1)…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education
Lapham, E. Virginia, Ed.; Shevlin, Kathleen M., Ed. – 1986
This book addresses critical issues regarding the impact of chronic illness and disability on human development. It was written for health care professionals who help chronically ill and disabled persons deal with the psychological and social as well as the biological aspects of their illness or disability. An expanded version of Erik Erikson's…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Affiliation Need, Chronic Illness, Developmental Stages
Gillespie, John T., Ed.; Gilbert, Christine B., Ed. – 1981
Intended for use as a tool in evaluating and expanding library collections and as an aid for giving reading guidance to children, this annotated bibliography contains over 13,000 recommended titles for readers in preschool through grade 6. The titles are listed alphabetically by author under a variety of subject areas, including the following: (1)…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Charland, William A., Jr. – 1976
Addressed to those who are involved in the education of adults, this paper reviews hypotheses of patterns in adult development, and discusses possible roles of educators and educational programs in facilitating growth throughout adult life. The following topics are included: Time and the Life Cycle, Socialization and Roles, Stages of Adult…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Farenga, Stephen J., Ed.; Ness, Daniel, Ed. – M.E. Sharpe Inc, 2005
Designed for professional educators as well as students of the field, this definitive reference provides comprehensive coverage of educational theory and practice from the primary grades through higher education. The set integrates numerous theoretical frameworks with field-based applications from many years in educational research, and features…
Descriptors: Encyclopedias, Educational Research, Reference Materials, Educational Theories
Coles, Martin, Ed.; Southworth, Geoff, Ed. – Open University Press, 2004
The idea for this book grew out of an international conference organized by the National College for School Leadership, An International Future: Learning from best practice worldwide, which explored innovative and significant aspects of educational leadership and brought together international colleagues to generate new understandings. The…
Descriptors: Instructional Leadership, Administrators, Leaders Guides, Leadership Training
Gardner, John R., Ed. – SAGE Publications (CA), 2005
This book provides a comprehensive overview of assessment used to support learning, and it makes this area accessible and understandable for a wise range of users. This unique text is a major source of practice-based theory on assessment for learning, a formative assessment to support individual development and motivate learners. Key areas covered…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Formative Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Student Motivation
