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Harms, Jeanne McLain; Lettow, Lucille J. – Childhood Education, 1988
Summarizes and reviews newer works of nine writers and illustrators for children. Describes the writing as fresh, innovative, and addressing interests and concerns of today's children. Praises the illustrations, which represent a wide variety of styles, techniques, and subject matter, as among the best to ever appear in children's books.…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Fiction, Humanities
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Radencich, Marguerite C.; Bohning, Gerry – Childhood Education, 1988
Examines the construct, appropriateness and appeal of natural science action books. Defines them as books with movable three-dimensional parts which illuminate scientific concepts as well as add immeasurably to children's pleasure of learning about the natural world. Stresses integral nature of motivational/instructional materials in children's…
Descriptors: Children, Early Childhood Education, Learning Experience, Natural Sciences
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Van Ausdal, Sarah J. – Childhood Education, 1988
Biography profiles the life and major philosophical and educational contributions of early twentieth-century educator, William Heard Kilpartick. One of his most significant contributions was the development and installation of the project method as an integral part of the elementary student experience. (Author/RWB)
Descriptors: Biographies, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Educational Theories
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Coe, John – Childhood Education, 1987
Maintains that the nurturance of the humanness of children should be a top priority in their education. (BB)
Descriptors: Altruism, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries
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Short, Verl M.; Burger, Mary Louise – Childhood Education, 1987
Describes the English infant-primary school system in terms of its history, its current program and curriculum design, and the cultural differences inherent in England that make its educational system unique. (BB)
Descriptors: British Infant Schools, Comparative Education, Cultural Differences, Educational History
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Byrnes, Deborah A. – Childhood Education, 1987
Addresses the issues of the nature of physical attractiveness stereotypes, the root of aesthetic discrimination, and ways in which teachers can help children to accept one another without consideration of physical appearance. (BB)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Class Activities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
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Jalongo, Mary Renck; Zeigler, Sally – Childhood Education, 1987
Discusses some of the theoretical and practical issues concerning initial writing instruction in kindergarten and first grade. (BB)
Descriptors: Grade 1, Kindergarten Children, Primary Education, Program Implementation
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Eiserman, William D.; Shisler, Lenore – Childhood Education, 1987
Maintains that before teachers or administrators become involved in classroom research they should carefully assess the conceptual soundness, feasibility, and ethics of any proposed study. Also considered should be ways to facilitate research and the potential rewards of research involvement. (BB)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Early Childhood Education, Educational Benefits, Educational Research
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Wortham, Sue C. – Childhood Education, 1985
Traces development of the Association for Childhood Education International from its founding in 1892 to the present, emphasizing historical events, social trends, and educational philosophies which have influenced its organizational endeavors. Examines current social problems and their influences on the educational and administrative direction of…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
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Byrnes, Deborah A. – Childhood Education, 1985
Three vignettes are used to illustrate the varied backgrounds of the "invisible" or overlooked child in the classroom. Discusses the causes of social isolation in elementary-age children; suggests teaching activities that help to identify and deal with related problems, including an example of a sociometric test and scoring procedures.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Interpersonal Competence
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Seefeldt, Carol – Childhood Education, 1985
Argues for a reexamination of goals and methods of traditional parent involvement which has revolved around the welfare of children rather than emphasizing the benefits for parents themselves. Calls for a reconceptualization of parent involvement based on: (1) being sensitive to family needs, (2) offering real support for families, and (3)…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Interpersonal Communication, Parent Participation
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Norton, Donna E. – Childhood Education, 1985
Considers role of multicultural literature in stimulating children's language and cognitive development. Argues that a well-balanced multicultural literature program includes literature that depicts people with a variety of aspirations, from different socioeconomic levels and occupations, and with a range of human characteristics. (DST)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Cultural Awareness, Early Childhood Education
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Jalongo, Mary Renck – Childhood Education, 1985
Focuses on three interrelated issues: (1) developmental theories of humor (2) variables that facilitate children's responses to amusing literature, and (3) strategies for the evaluation and more effective use of humorous children's books. Provides examples of books, an overview chart of the general chronology of children's humor development, and…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development
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O'Brien, Shireley – Childhood Education, 1985
Discusses appropriate preventive methods for parents, dealing with sexual abuse in a matter-of-fact manner. Encourages parental reinforcement of child's understanding of his school's good touch/bad touch program through open communication, safety rules, and other measures. Recommends responses to actual child sexual abuse victims. (DST)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Daily Living Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
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Harms, Jeanne McLain; Lettow, Lucille J. – Childhood Education, 1986
Maintains that teachers' use of classroom poetry provides opportunities for children to respond to ideas, feelings, and events. Examples illustrate how poetry offers readers/listeners invitations to participate: invitations to identify with others, gain new perspectives, retell stories, move with the sound of language, and respond to one's own…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Language Arts