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ERIC Number: EJ255276
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Nov
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Teaching and the Psychology of the Self.
Pajak, Edward F.
American Journal of Education, v90 n1 p1-13 Nov 1981
Building mainly on Kohut's conception of the creative individual, a model of self-development for the teacher is proposed. The dimensions of creativity, empathy, humor, and wisdom, developed through interaction with students, are highlighted as avenues for teacher growth. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Models, Outcomes of Education, Personality Development, Self Esteem, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Narcissism; Object Socialization; Psychoanalytic Theory