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Direct linkLuecking, Richard G. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2009
Employment is one of the biggest contributors to quality of life for people with disabilities--and that means well-planned work experiences should be an integral part of transition preparation for every secondary and postsecondary school aged youth. Make that happen with this practical guide, developed to help educators, transition specialists,…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Disabilities, Young Adults, Education Work Relationship
Standley, Jayne – American Music Therapy Association, 2003
Over 20 years of research and clinical practice in music therapy with premature infants has been compiled into this text designed for Board Certified Music Therapists specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care clinical services, for NICU medical staff incorporating research-based music therapy into developmental care plans, and for parents of…
Descriptors: Music, Quality of Life, Premature Infants, Music Therapy
Webb, Julie – 1999
The widespread acceptance of home schooling has persisted long enough to address the question of how well home-schooled children do later in life. In this book, 20 interviews investigate the long-term effects of home schooling in Britain. In the 1980s, the author conducted interviews with several of the same students, when most were teenagers…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Home Schooling, Interviews
Spady, William – 2001
Current educational reforms can be described as top-down, heavy-handed, and test driven. But they are not based on research about how children learn best or how they become enthusiastic, competent, and independent thinkers for life. Such accepted practices as grading, grouping by age, and teaching to pass standardized tests are completely at odds…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Grading
Download full textGold, Deborah, Ed.; McGill, Judith, Ed. – 1989
The book examines the place of leisure in the lives of disabled people and their families, in 18 articles by parents, counselors, recreation specialists, vocational counselors, researchers, and advocates. Stressed throughout is the potential of leisure when seen as a dimension of and vehicle for community living. Chapters are as follows:…
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Disabilities, Leisure Education, Leisure Time
Schalock, Robert L., Ed. – 1990
The book deals with the concept of quality of life for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Part I, "Quality of Life: Personal Perspectives," contains "A Dream for Myself" (Connie Martinez); "Reflections on My Quality of Life: Then and Now" (Nancy Ward); "Quality of Life versus Quality…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Futures (of Society)
National Conference of State Legislatures, Washington, DC. – 1990
This book represents a collection of 7 works by authors arguing for the support of public spending on the arts: (1) "Introduction: The Value of Economic Reasoning and the Arts" (Harry Hillman-Chartrand), examines the changing social perception of the arts over time, and describes the interaction among the sectors of the arts; (2)…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Resources, Community Study, Cost Effectiveness
Schalock, Robert L., Ed.; Siperstein, Gary N., Ed. – 1996
This volume deals with the conceptualization and measurement of quality of life for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Part 1, "The Conceptualization of Quality of Life," contains: "Self Advocacy: Foundation for Quality of Life" (Nancy A. Ward and Kenneth D. Keith); "Quality of Life and the Individual's Perspective"…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Developmental Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques
Mundy, Jean; Odum, Linda – 1979
This book serves to provide a philosophical underpinning and overview of leisure education as well as an emphasis upon the approaches and strategies that can be utilized in enabling people to enhance the quality of their own lives in leisure. (Authors)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavior Patterns, History, Leisure Time
Crimmins, Daniel; Farrell, Anne F.; Smith, Philip W.; Bailey, Alison – Brookes Publishing Company, 2007
When a student's challenging behavior can not be resolved through either traditional disciplinary approaches or schoolwide positive behavior support (PBS), what can a teacher do next? This manual has effective solutions for educators from grades K-12. Developed specifically for use with children with persistent or severe behavior problems, this…
Descriptors: Student Characteristics, Quality of Life, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Academic Achievement
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Princeton, NJ. – 1990
A national study of social conditions on college campuses found that college officials were concerned about alcohol and drug abuse, crime, breakdown of civility, racial tensions, sex discrimination, and a diminishing commitment to teaching and learning. In response to those findings, this book proposes that both academic and civic standards be…
Descriptors: Colleges, Community Development, Community Role, Educational Principles
Malina, Robert M., Ed.; Eckert, Helen M., Ed. – 1988
Eleven conference papers explore physical activity in ancient societies as well as human adaptation of physical activities in modern society. The following papers are included: (1) "Physical Activity in Early and Modern Populations: An Evolutionary View" (Robert M. Malina); (2) "How Active Were Early Populations? or Squeezing the Fossil Record"…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Comparative Analysis, Modern History, Physical Activities
Tepper, Sheri S. – 1977
Advice is given for young women who desire independence and self-respect. Establishing and maintaining satisfactory relationships with men is discussed. (JD)
Descriptors: Females, Instructional Materials, Interpersonal Relationship, Quality of Life
Anderson, C. L.; And Others – 1978
The subject of community health is covered in five major sections. Part one consists of a general historical overview of the topic. The four following sections deal with (1) promoting community health with emphasis placed on infant and child care, adult health, geriatrics, mental health, and recreation and fitness; (2) preventing disorder and…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Disease Control, Individual Needs, Medical Services
Ardell, Donald B.; Langdon, John G. – 1989
This book describes the "Wellness Institute," a program developed at the University of Central Florida. Materials from the program may enable instructors to utilize successful formats for testing, programming, management, promotion, and evaluation. The book addresses the dimensions of wellness: physical, mental, and spiritual. Some specific topics…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Individual Needs, Life Style, Mental Health
