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An Exploration of Character Education as a Tool of 'Moral Repair' in the Developing World
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Dempster, Monica – Journal of Religious Education, 2020
High crime rates and general issues of social dysfunction are common in developing countries. This paper, using a case study of Jamaica, shows the possibility of using moral and religious values to guide youth within the education system, with the ultimate goal of intercepting these societal issues. The recent spate of violence in Jamaica's…
Descriptors: Moral Values, Values Education, Developing Nations, Crime
Assessing Wellbeing at School Entry Using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: Professional Perspectives
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White, Jane; Connelly, Graham; Thompson, Lucy; Wilson, Phil – Educational Research, 2013
Background: Emotional and behavioural disorders in early childhood are related to poorer academic attainment and school engagement, and difficulties already evident at the point of starting school can affect a child's later social and academic development. Successful transfer from pre-school settings to primary education is helped by communication…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Teachers, Elementary Education, Teaching Methods
School Discipline, Classroom Management, and Student Self-Management: A PBS Implementation Guide
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Knoff, Howard M. – Corwin, 2012
How do you help students who "act out" or "shut down" due to academic frustration or whose social and emotional issues keep them from achieving success in school? Based on Project ACHIEVE, a nationally recognized model of school effectiveness and continuous improvement program, this book shows you how. Educators will find a pragmatic,…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Teaching Methods, Outreach Programs, Improvement Programs
The Nurture Teacher: Characteristics, Challenges and Training
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Syrnyk, Corinne – British Journal of Special Education, 2012
The nurture approach is a form of educational intervention for children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD). Utilising a unique example of a state-run, special "nurturing" primary school, Corinne Syrnyk, of St Mary's University College, Calgary, presents a case study of the experience of being a "nurture…
Descriptors: Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Education, Intervention, Emotional Problems
As Tough as Necessary. Countering Violence, Aggression, and Hostility in Our Schools.
Curwin, Richard L.; Mendler, Allen N. – 1997
This book presents a three-dimensional approach to handling hostility in the school that emphasizes methods of prevention, methods of action, and methods of resolution. Chapter 1, "The Problem of Violence," discusses the problem of violence in the schools and society, and considers how violence, aggression, and hostility have affected society and…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Problems, Conflict Resolution, Discipline
Early Childhood at Risk: Actions and Advocacy for Young Children.
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Dimidjian, Victoria Jean – 1989
This monograph examines the phenomenon of young children who lack the socialization and academic preparation needed to meet the demands of schooling and take advantage of educational programs. Such children have inadequately nurtured bodies and incompletely or inappropriately stimulated minds. The changing nature of childhood is portrayed in…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Childhood Needs, Early Childhood Education