On the Importance of Touching.

Anderson, David W.

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ERIC Number: EJ362987

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Publication Date: 1987

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On the Importance of Touching.

Anderson, David W.

Contemporary Education, v58 n4 p201-05 Sum 1987

This essay argues that positive physical interaction is a natural expression of humanness and a fitting demonstration of the teacher's attitude of acceptance, caring, and concern for the individual. The discussion reviews the ideas of various psychologists and educators on the importance of physical contact to child development. (MT)

Descriptors: Child Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Self Concept, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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