This book explores the developmental significance of Hindu infancy and childhood, and its influence on Indian identity formation. Drawing upon anthropological evidence, life-historical and clinical data, mythology and folklore, the investigation encompasses collective fantasy as well as the daily worlds of Hindu social organization in search of…

MOST OF THIS EVALUATION CONSISTS OF APPENDIXES TO A SUMMARY OF THE EVALUATION REPORTS OF THE VARIOUS PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM. PRINCIPALS REPORTED ON ASSEMBLIES, PARENT INVOLVEMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND LAY ADVISORY COMMITTEES. SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELORS FOUND PROGRESS MADE TOWARD BETTER HOME-SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS. TEACHERS NOTED…

Twenty-seven papers treat aspects of the psychoanalytic study of the child. Problems of psychopathology and therapy considered are the fantasy of the phallic woman, the use of child analysis, the background of perversions, variables in the production of neurotic disturbances, treatment of narcissistic personality disorders, and problems of the…

Several intermediate performance objectives and corresponding criterion measures are listed for each of eight terminal objectives for a family living course for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. The materials were developed for a semester or 1-year course designed to prepare students (1) to exhibit knowledge of the past, present, and future…

Based on an innovative learning laboratory approach, the five curriculums contained herein are designed to develop the basic skills and positive attitudes of out of school youth and thereby increase their chances for employment while motivating them toward further education and vocational training. First, a plan for program administration is…

The development of psychological methods for assessing the abilities of deaf students could aid in the formation of educational programs and the provision of vocational guidance. A battery of tests designed to measure a wide range of functions was administered to all eighth grade students, average age 15, in schools for the deaf in Sweden. All…

This paper challenges those involved in early childhood education to reexamine unquestioned assumptions concerning the benefits of early schooling. A synergic effect is posited by bringing together research areas that had formerly remained somewhat autonomous: Neurophysiology, vision, hearing, parent attitudes, affective domain, comparative school…

Insight can be gained into the role of specified cultural variables in human development if care is taken in a study to include subcultural variations which can be matched cross-bulturally, to employ well-trained native examiners who have been calibrated cross-culturally, to use techniques which can be defended, and to involve the close and…

Instituted by the Migrant Section, Florida State Department of Education for the 1970-71 school year, the Migrant Compensatory Learn and Earn Program operatived 30 mobile units (2 on elementary, 4 on high school, and 24 on junior high school campuses) which housed 4 pre-vocational programs (Hospital, Housekeeping, Auto Tune-up, and Supermarket) on…

This book has been written for the managers of small or medium sized companies who are faced with the problem of training their supervisors. Because the role of the supervisor has to be adapted to the situation in which he works, there cannot be a formula for his development and training. The process will be one of interchange between the training…

This paper outlines a program of inservice training for teachers and administrative school personnel designed to foster a better understanding of the problems involved in the education of children from minority groups within an educational system that is defined and administered by the cultural interests of the dominant social or national…

This book provides practical help for parents to enhance their toddler's growth and development. Chapter 1, "The Importance of Being Two," explains why toddlerhood is the best time for providing an emotional foundation. Chapter 2, "The Young Child's Brain and Mind," discusses how recent findings on brain development have…

Summarizes findings of a national study of 27 programs and concludes that educational programs which are experientially based can have a significant positive impact on the social, psychological, and intellectual development of adolescents. (Author/GC)

Argues that, of the authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative styles of interaction with children, the latter nurtures the emergence of positive character traits in young children. Suggests listening, setting high and reasonable standards, explaining why, negotiating reasonable solutions, offering choices, and valuing ideas and opinions as…

Reproduces chapter 1 ("The Great October Socialist Revolution and the Initial Stage of the Establishment of Soviet Pedagogy") from Ele Isaench Monoszon's 1987 book, "The Establishment and Development of Soviet Pedagogy." Traces early history of Soviet Union. Reviews foundations of Soviet educational system, highlighting…