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Niebergall, Shelby; Oas, Brenda – 1985
This guide is designed primarily for use by personnel involved in North Dakota public school programs for preschool-age handicapped children (ages 3-5). It is also intended to provide parents and personnel in health, human services, and other child service agencies with an understanding of the scope and purpose of educational services for young…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Educational Theories, Eligibility
Cohen, Elaine Pear; Gainer, Ruth Straus – 1995
This handbook, written for teachers, art teachers, and parents of young children, describes actual elementary school classroom experiences. Each anecdote is juxtaposed with a simple explanation of its philosophical and psychological rationale. Symbolic representation of the environment through art making is seen as a natural language, a…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Child Development, Childrens Art
Becker, Nettie – 1999
Noting that millions of young American children are at-risk because they have been denied bonding and communication with a caring adult, this book serves as a call for national attention and provides a guide for developing the parenting skills needed by today's parents and child caregivers. The book contends that caregivers' qualifications must…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Attachment Behavior, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Caregivers
Hulgin, Kathy, Ed. – 1993
This information packet is intended for use by teachers, parents, administrators, therapists, advocates, and others interested in achieving inclusive educational opportunities for students with disabilities. Part I provides reprints of selected readings, including: "Sample Case Studies of Inclusive Education" (Janet Duncan); "Public Schools…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Case Studies, Change Strategies, Classroom Environment
Denton, David E. – 1991
This book offers meditations on concerns about the future and what awaits the coming generations. The volume expresses anger with schools, government, and other agencies of this society that make children aliens. The Mother Earth, Gaia, is lost to people due to the denial of a non-modern heritage. The meditations are on the 21st century and what…
Descriptors: Ethics, Higher Education, Meditation, Moral Values
Moran, Gabriel – 1997
Moving away from the "tips for teaching" approach, this book reflects on the practice of teaching in human life. Part 1 discusses the meaning of the verb to teach. In this part, chapter 1 explores teaching as a moral dilemma, tracing some of the historical journey, chapter 2 draws from examples of teaching in the nonhuman world as in communal and…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics, Higher Education