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Download full textKosciw, Joseph G.; Greytak, Emily A.; Bartkiewicz, Mark J.; Boesen, Madelyn J.; Palmer, Neal A. – Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), 2012
In 1999, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) identified the need for national data on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students and launched the first National School Climate Survey (NSCS). At the time, the school experiences of LGBT youth were under-documented and nearly absent from national…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity
Corder, Lloyd E., Comp. – 1990
This guide suggests ways to improve communication skills for those individuals just starting out in the business world. The guide offers advice from an abundance of sources condensed into easy-to-follow lists on the subjects of: (1) dress tips for men and women; (2) introductions; (3) remembering people's names; (4) conversational techniques for…
Descriptors: Body Language, Business Communication, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution
Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL. – 1968
THE PURPOSE OF THIS HANDBOOK IS TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE UNITS FOR THE LEARNING LABORATORY. THE 10 UNITS ARE STRUCTURED TO TEACH BASIC SKILLS TO CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS. THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE SUBJECTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS OF STUDY--(1) EXPLORING THE SELF-CONCEPT, (2) ATTITUDES, (3) HOW TO STUDY, (4) HOW TO PASS EXAMINATIONS, (5) GROUP…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Guides, Disadvantaged, Learning Activities
Van Patten, James J.; Siegrist, Jerry – 2000
School safety is a topic of national debate due to the severity of student violence in the last few years. While the percentage of violent incidences in schools nationwide has decreased, the problem resides in the increased severity of such crimes. Teachers are facing random acts of violence seldom faced in the past. This paper discusses…
Descriptors: Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Psychological Patterns
National Association of Elementary School Principals, Arlington, VA. – 1981
This part of the School Management Handbook provides the elementary school administrator with a quick overview of several aspects of school discipline. The first section introduces concepts central to developing effective school discipline policy, including the value of focusing on preventing rather than simply punishing misbehavior;…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrator Role, Civil Rights, Classroom Techniques
Wheeler, Thomas E., II – 2003
This is a collection of paper copies of overhead transparencies that were used for a presentation on student rights and school law. The presentation covered the following topics: (1) student First Amendment rights, focusing on freedom of speech expressed through speeches, articles in student newspapers, demonstrations, T-shirts, and the…
Descriptors: Activism, Court Litigation, Dress Codes, Due Process
PDF pending restorationBrigham Young Univ., Provo, UT. Language Research Center. – 1976
This book attempts to provide cultural information which will enable an American to communicate effectively with German-speaking people of Europe. The book discusses differences between American and Germanic culture in such areas as food, laws, customs, religion, language, dress, and basic attitudes. Background information is given on Austria,…
Descriptors: American Culture, Communication Problems, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cross Cultural Studies
Delaware State Dept. of Public Instruction, Dover. – 1990
Delaware's state standards for the Latin curriculum in the public schools are presented. An introductory section outlines the goals of the Latin program for reading, cultural awareness, grammar, writing, and oral language and briefly discusses the philosophy of and approaches to Latin instruction in elementary and middle schools. Three subsequent…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Curriculum Design
Hunger, Dean-Ellen, Ed.; Hancey, Helen-Louise; Hendrickson, Diane; Hicks, Camille; Munns, Barbara; Price, Barbara – 1997
This document is a nine-unit curriculum guide for a high school (grades 10-12) course in clothing instruction. The units contain one or two lessons on the following topics: (1) psychological aspects of clothing (behavior, image, and dress; self-concept and self-image); (2) wardrobe selections (wardrobe consumerism, wardrobe evaluation and…
Descriptors: Career Development, Clothing, Clothing Design, Clothing Instruction
Fantini, Alvino E.; Enriquez A., Cristina – 1993
The guide offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money; banks; food; restaurants; hotels; tipping; postal and telecommunications services; transportation; shopping; health and medical care; safety and security; electricity; measurement and clothing size conversions; greetings and leave-takings; titles and forms…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography
Madaras, Susan; McMillan, Nancy – 1974
This culture game is an adaptation of "Sovietiquette," developed by Donald K. Jarvis. It deals with the everyday culture and basic geography of Spanish-speaking countries, and is designed as reinforcement for previously presented cultural material. The game, written in English, is intended to teach the middle school student correct responses to…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Educational Games, Educational Media
Kirby, Christine L. – 1979
This document discusses the reasons for providing public library service to local jails from the viewpoint of the inmate, the library, and the jail administrator; and provides guidelines for establishing and operating this service. Topics covered include: obtaining approval from library and jail administrators for a library jail program; material…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Correctional Institutions, Guidelines, Library Material Selection
Odum, Nancy L.; And Others – 1979
Designed to introduce the vocational teacher to activities through which peer interaction promotes the understanding of self and others in a working environment, this handbook provides activities that focus on attitudes, interests, and values development. The first topic, work habits, deals with absenteeism, coffee break abuse, communication…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Affective Objectives, Employer Employee Relationship, Learning Activities
Holmes, Edward, Jr. – 1982
Appropriate for elementary school students, this resource unit on the American cowboy provides four activities for small group work. The unit also lists objectives and discusses the organization and dynamics of small groups. The general objective is for the student to learn how to work within groups and how to resolve group conflict. The…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Geographic Regions, Group Activities, Group Dynamics
Direct linkPalestini, Robert; Falk, Karen Palestini – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2012
This third edition expands coverage on such topics as the law and students with disabilities, confidentiality, sexual harassment, student searches and tuition vouchers. It also includes some new topics such as bullying, copyright law, and the law and the internet. Both public and nonpublic school educators are aware that courts, over the last…
Descriptors: School Law, Court Litigation, Public Schools, Private Schools
