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Bailey, C. Ian – Physical Educator, 1977
Play, game, and sport contribute to the socialization of the child and help to restrict individual expression and potential to socially acceptable roles. What is needed is a move from traditional regimentation to more freedom in choice and more focus upon intrinsic rewards available in sports participation. (MJB)
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Self Actualization, Social Influences, Social Reinforcement
Vacc, Nicholas A. – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1979
Guidelines are offered for the teacher who must modify socially unacceptable behavior in an emotionally disturbed child. (JD)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Change, Emotional Disturbances, Handicapped Children
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Wacker, David P.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1988
Three experiments, involving five students (aged 13-20) with profound, multiple handicaps, showed that the students could effectively use microswitches to demonstrate toy preferences, to indicate preferences for social attention, and to make specific requests of educational staff in school and community settings. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Attention, Caregivers, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Multiple Disabilities
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Phillips, Sarah Rengel – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Reviews introductory sociology texts from 1950-89. Reports that heterosexual biases are embedded in sociology as taught. Argues that goals of sociology texts should include the recognition and exploration of difference rather than the homogenization of sexuality. Concludes that, although introductory sociology texts have made advances in…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Heterosexuality, Hidden Curriculum, Higher Education