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Langford, Peter E. – Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2005
Vygotsky is widely considered one of the most significant and influential psychologists of the twentieth century. Nevertheless, true appreciation of his theories has been hindered by a lack of understanding of the background to his thought. "Vygotsky's Developmental and Educational Psychology" aims to demonstrate how we can come to a new and…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Psychologists, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Development
Elleman, Barbara – Learning, 1983
An annotated listing of new books for children and juveniles is presented. Titles range from fantastical stories that will stir children's imaginations to realistic books, such as biographies of Pocahontas and of the first person to fly across the English Channel. Paperback books are also listed. (PP)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Biographies, Childrens Literature

Wicks, Peter – Educational Perspectives, 1979
This article traces the development of Swettenham's thought and action in the sphere of formal education in the Federated Maylay States. This reappraisal of Swettenham's career is designed to cast light upon the early years of British Malaya, and upon the strengths and failings of its educational system. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrators, Biographies, Colonialism

Champagne, Audrey B.; Klopfer, Leopold E. – Science Education, 1979
Describes the contributions of Anna Botsford Comstock to the development of elementary-school science. She played a major role as one of the developers of the nature-study program for children at Cornell University. Her biography and a list of her publications are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: Biographies, Change Agents, Educational Innovation, Elementary Education

Weinstein, Edith K. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1980
Suggests using book discussions that ask for the reader's thoughtful impressions and judgments rather than simply assigning book reports that tend to produce factual recounting of a book's contents. Provides lists of separate questions on the novel, the biography, and nonfiction that can be used as guides for discussions. (MKM)
Descriptors: Biographies, Critical Reading, Discussion (Teaching Technique), English Curriculum
Schwartz, Eleanor E. – NJEA Review, 1978
Media and books for children and adults are suggested. Each citation includes source, price, and grade level. (SJL)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids, Biographies, Books

Traver, Rob – Science Teacher, 1998
Discusses the value of reading biographical material on scientists to enhance student understanding of scientific developments and the roles of individual scientists. Contains a list of recommended books and suggests techniques for selecting the most appropriate literature. (AIM)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies

Krieger, Michael T. – Catholic Library World, 1995
Describes sources for cataloging and authority work in Catholic literature, for both English and foreign language publications. Provides sources for names of persons, corporate institutions, divisions within the church, and religious orders and congregations. Also notes sources for biographies, Mariology, and uniform title work. (AEF)
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Biblical Literature, Bibliographic Records, Biographies
Hubbard, Guy – Arts & Activities, 2003
Presents a painting by Augustus John, selected for its facial expression and body language of the woman in the picture "Madame Suggia." Includes information about the artist and learning activities. Explores the subject matter and content of the painting. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art History, Artists, Biographies

Gordon, Leonard A. – Amerasia Journal, 1989
Follows Kumar Goshal's life, which led him from the theatre to a position with the "National Guardian," where he was revered as an expert on Asia and Africa and the struggles going on throughout the underdeveloped world. Focuses on the viewpoint on world affairs that he introduced to leftists. (JS)
Descriptors: Biographies, Cultural Interrelationships, Culture Conflict, Developing Nations
Skvorecky, Josef – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1990
Profiles Czechoslovakia's new president and his country's history. Describes Havel's role in the 50-year fight against communism and the eventual triumph of democracy. Includes a timeline and excerpts from Havel's inaugural address. Instructional materials consist of classroom discussion questions, activities, and readings for teachers. (JS)
Descriptors: Biographies, Capitalism, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights

Buck, George H. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1989
Reviews the life and work of Milton Ezra LaZerte (1885-1975), rural educator and administrator at the University of Alberta (Canada). Describes LaZerte's learning theories and innovative instructional devices and compares them to those of other contributors, including B. F. Skinner. Contains 24 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Biographies, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries

Romines, Ann – Great Plains Quarterly, 1994
Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series of novels tells the story of her life through narratives developed around housing; male traditions of buying and building; and female traditions of furnishing, housekeeping, and preservation of culture. Wilder made Great Plains houses a central metaphor of U.S. culture. (KS)
Descriptors: Authors, Biographies, Cultural Images, Housing

Chapman, Judith D. – Journal of Educational Administration, 1995
Acknowledges the late Professor Emeritus William G. Walker's contribution to educational administration. Describes major advances in epistemological perspectives and metatheoretical frameworks underlying recent educational administration research in Australia. A progressive research agenda should focus on preserving systems, empowering schools,…
Descriptors: Biographies, Collegiality, Conferences, Critical Theory

English, Fenwick W. – Educational Administration Quarterly, 1995
Biography and other forms of life writing have been neglected sources in teaching educational administration, chiefly due to the field's positivistic orientation. Changing ideas about organizational realities, administrative values, the management/leadership dichotomy, and reflective practice should create new openings for biography in…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Biographies, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education