Noncrisis Death Education in the Elementary School.

Edgar, Lynn V.; Howard-Hamilton, Mary

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ERIC Number: EJ500908

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Noncrisis Death Education in the Elementary School.

Edgar, Lynn V.; Howard-Hamilton, Mary

Elementary School Guidance & Counseling, v29 n1 p38-46 Oct 1994

Describes an elective, noncrisis course on death and dying which targets fifth graders. Discusses both the psychological theory behind the program and the ways that life and death values can be clarified. Program tries to allow children to grieve previous losses and helps children to develop appropriate grieving behaviors. (RJM)

Descriptors: Children, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Death, Elementary Education, Grade 5, Instructional Development, Instructional Materials, Material Development, School Counselors, Teachers

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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