This paper discusses various theories of developmental psychology, and presents a developmental theory of socialization founded upon the following premises: (1) that a materialistic theory of development and socialization must incorporate not only ecological aspects but also underlying political/economic dynamics of the society in which and for…

Materialy Vsesoiuznogo s'ezda uchitelei, July 2-4, 1968.

Social studies educators must marshal all creative resources to meet the global, national, and personal challenges that face them as members of the major social studies professional organization, the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). Based on a continuation of current policies and lifestyles, dramatic global changes such as…

This appendix to the guides for teaching about human rights at the elementary, middle, and high school levels features instructional activities and materials which represent a variety of cultural perspectives. Among the topics addressed are the role of values and ethics in decision making, prejudice, racial and ethnic stereotyping, social skills…

This paper proposes a theoretical framework of moral and immoral development which considers not only reasoning, but also behavior and situational variables. Major theories of moral development proposed by Freud, Piaget, Kohlberg, Haan, and Hogan are used to illustrate the notion that, although empirical evidence shows that most individuals…

This study was designed to investigate three main topics: the frequency of different kinds of questions which day care teachers asked of low-income 2-year-olds, the toddlers' rate of response to questions, and differences in questions asked of boys and girls. It was hypothesized that caregivers would ask girls more personal-social questions and…

The influences of mentors on the career development of college faculty and academic administrators employed by the state university system of Florida was studied in 1980. Usable responses to a 55-item, self-report mail questionnaire were received from 287 faculty members and academic administrators. It was found that academics with mentors showed…

Richard Rodriguez's "Hunger of Memory," which describes his journey from a bilingual, socially disadvantaged child, the son of Mexican immigrant working class parents, to Doctor of English literature, university professor and author, is examined to provide a deeper understanding of what makes the assimilation process happen, what it…

The faculty lounge of a junior high school was chosen as the site for observation of teachers in this study of social interactions and attitudes. The study focused on the effect of the segregation or isolation of the individual teacher (who functions as an autonomous unit in the classroom) upon the school as an organization and upon attempts to…

This monograph offers a rationale for including affective programs in middle schools and outlines one such program. This "homeroom program" is based on the generally accepted idea that young adolescents need to develop emotionally and socially as well as intellectually. These students have a need to understand themselves and others and…

In a study of the similarities between childrens' competitive team sports and the typical corporate or business environment, two research questions were posed: (1) Does the structural organization of childrens' soccer and ice hockey organizations resemble that of American corporations?; and (2) Are the values of childrens' competitive sports…

The women's movement has made counselors aware of ways that socialization, stereotyping and sexism negatively affect the female client. The effects of socialization and stereotyping are now being questioned for male clients. Counselors of men must understand their own gender-related attitudes and their potentially negative effects on male clients…

This guide, part of the Project BORN FREE training series for teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents, accompanies the videotape about sex-role aspects of school experience and increasing students' opportunities. The videotape format presents individuals from different occupations, age levels, and backgrounds talking about their lives,…

The socialization process (defined as the transition from "naive newcomer" to "established incumbent") of women into both traditional and non-traditional academic disciplines was investigated. Graduate students (N=98 males and 46 females) completed questionnaires assessing work congruence, problem areas, personal feelings, physical health, life…

Presented in this document is a cross-cultural study dealing with the role of socialization, self perceptions, and achievement orientation of South Asian and Anglo Sanxon women living in Ontario, Canada. These dimensions are explored within the context of selected cultural, religious, and philosophical variables prevailing in the two cultures.…