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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Milliren, Al; Messer, Mitchell H. – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 2009
If we are to help children develop character, we have to go beyond offering a character education class once or twice each month. We actually have to validate character when we see it or hear about it happening. Through the use of a new strategy called "focused invitations," counselors and teachers can focus on the 36 core components of character.…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Values Education, Citizenship Education, Individual Characteristics
Hoffmeyer, Carl; Milliren, Al; Eckstein, Daniel – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 2005
In this article, invitational theory is applied to the process of mentoring. The results of three research studies exploring mentoring of first-year school teachers led to factor analysis research in which 22 specific mentor related activities and behaviors in assisting first-year teachers are identified. These results were compiled to create the…
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Mentors, Beginning Teachers, Check Lists
Milliren, Al; Wingett, Wes – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 2004
Through the use of case examples, the authors present the concept that behavior might best be viewed from the perspective of "goal directedness" as opposed to internal or external causality. With an understanding of the individual's psychological movement, teachers and counselors might be in a better position to provide more effective and inviting…
Descriptors: Psychological Services, Student Behavior, Goal Orientation, Counseling Effectiveness