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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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Best, Ron – Pastoral Care in Education, 2014
Michael Marland's seminal book: "Pastoral Care" was published 40 years ago this year. The thesis of the book--that pastoral care is the central task of the school, and must be planned and institutionalized through pastoral roles and structures--is explored against the background of the social, cultural and educational developments…
Descriptors: Books, Caring, School Role, Influences
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Best, Ron – Pastoral Care in Education, 2009
Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is a perplexing and distressing phenomenon that has received considerable publicity in recent years. It takes many forms, some of which are culturally acceptable while others are considered to be anti-social and/or mental health problems. It affects a significant proportion of the population, with previous studies in the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Self Destructive Behavior, Ethics
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Rothi, Despina M.; Leavey, Gerard; Best, Ron – Pastoral Care in Education, 2008
The role and future directions of the educational psychology services are being re-examined and there is a drive to build a more integrated system of services for children and young people that incorporates education, health and social care. This qualitative study examines teacher's perspectives on their professional involvement with educational…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Psychologists, Mental Disorders, Mental Health