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| D'Amico, Joseph J. | 1 |
| Dickerson, Alexandra | 1 |
| James, Bill | 1 |
| Oakley, June P. | 1 |
| Rast, H. Dennis | 1 |
| Talton, Edward | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedRast, H. Dennis; James, Bill – Clearing House, 1973
Author discusses what can be done with the design of student government organizations to make them more responsive to the needs of the student body. (Editor/CB)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Organization, School Activities, Student Government
Peer reviewedTalton, Edward – Clearing House, 1973
The principal of DeLand (Florida) Junior High School describes a system which has been successful in overcoming apathy toward his student council. (Editor)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Student Government, Student Leadership, Student Participation
Peer reviewedD'Amico, Joseph J. – Clearing House, 1980
Suggests that citizenship cannot be effectively taught through school-focused programs emphasizing knowledge acquisition. Advocates an active approach which allows students to learn skills by experimenting and practicing them both in and out of school. Cites supportive research and three sample programs. (SJL)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Experiential Learning, Program Proposals, School Role
Peer reviewedDickerson, Alexandra – Clearing House, 1999
Describes the marked changes in the functions and effectiveness of student leadership groups the author has observed in her work as a student council advisor for over 20 years. (SR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Educational Change, Leadership Training, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedOakley, June P. – Clearing House, 1977
In the Fred S. Engle Middle School, an experiment in the structure of a middle school student council has been in progress for the last two years. Here students learn to develop leadership and become involved with many cultural and socio-economic groups. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Instructional Program Divisions, Middle Schools, Student Development
