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Morgan, Don A., Ed. – 1971
Major issues relating to student unrest were discussed at a 1970 Symposium of the Two-Year College Student. The first two papers, "What Are Our Students Trying to Tell Us?" and "Students Demand Moral Leadership--No Less!" both deal with the need for reform in education to keep abreast with social change. Also discussed are the special problems of…
Descriptors: Activism, Community Services, Conference Reports, Dissent
Beesley, Earl G.; And Others – 1976
The purpose of this practicum was to improve elementary student attitudes toward school, teachers, and administrators through implementation of a LIFE Leadership Program. The program was implemented in three Dallas Independent School District (DISD) elementary schools at the fourth-grade, fifth-grade, and sixth-grade levels. The same grade levels…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Decision Making Skills, Dropout Prevention, Educational Environment
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Wilcox, Mary Anastole – Elementary School Journal, 1976
Describes a study designed to increase and improve participation in class discussions among urban low-income fifth and sixth graders. Comparisons are made between small group discussions of moral issues led by teachers, by trained students, and by untrained students. (CW)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction
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Reed, Rodney J.; Avis, Joan P. – NASSP Bulletin, 1978
The Conflict Management Student Leadership Program, which emphasizes student involvement in preventing problems such as school vandalism and violence, is described here. (DS)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Educational Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Relationship
Wells, Raymond L. – Campus Activities Programming, 1988
One means of addressing the need for student leadership education is the weekend retreat. Putting together a successful retreat experience involves assessing the needs of the target group and evaluating resources available; developing ownership and advocacy for the retreat; establishing learning outcomes; designing the format; and implementing the…
Descriptors: College Students, Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education, Leadership Training
McKenney, Gary B. – American Vocational Journal, 1976
A distributive education teacher who first looked on the club advisor part of his job as an "occupational hazard" gives some examples of how initiated activities often invigorate the school program. (Editor/HD)
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Distributive Education, Distributive Education Teachers, Faculty Advisers
Magolda, Peter – National Survey of Student Engagement, 2005
Student leaders reap many benefits and rewards as a result of their involvements with campus organizations. In addition to enjoying the respect of their peers, they have opportunities to meet a variety of faculty, staff and students, exposing them to a range of different personalities and cultures. They typically grow in self confidence and…
Descriptors: Self Esteem, Student Participation, Governance, Social Organizations
Bialek, Steven C.; Lloyd, Ann Groves – 1998
This qualitative research study examined the impact of student leadership experiences on the personal and professional lives of alumni three to five years after graduation. Twenty-six former student members of two student alumni leadership groups at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were interviewed by telephone. Interviews focused on…
Descriptors: Alumni, Alumni Associations, College Outcomes Assessment, Graduate Surveys
Nation's Schools, 1974
Presents short reports on a student disciplinary court (Key West, Florida); a parent-a-week public relations campaign (Lincoln, Nebraska); and an informal career education program (Denver, Colorado). (Author)
Descriptors: Career Education, Discipline Policy, Educational Innovation, Parent School Relationship
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Clement, David E. – Journal of Social Psychology, 1971
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Concept Formation, Group Discussion
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McIntire, David D.; Feid, Robert K. – College Student Affairs Journal, 1983
Describes the application of a management concept called Quality Circles to educational settings. Suggests the use of Student Life Improvement Circles involving student volunteers who consider problems dealing with student life. Presents two examples of the techniques, one focusing on process and the other on task. (JAC)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, College Students, Higher Education, Humanism
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Gold, James A.; Quatroche, Thomas J. – New Directions for Student Services, 1994
Asserts that transformational leadership principles can help student affairs staff to actualize their own leadership potential and to model appropriate leadership characteristics for student government leaders. Discusses implications for practice. (KW)
Descriptors: College Students, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Training, Student Empowerment
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Woodard, Dudley B., Jr. – New Directions for Student Services, 1994
Proposes that development opportunities designed to clarify one's values and beliefs as part of an overall leadership training model will help meet one of society's most pressing needs: leadership rooted in the cultural value of improving the human condition for everyone. (Author)
Descriptors: Beliefs, College Students, Higher Education, Leaders
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Piirto, Jane – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2002
Utilizing qualitative research, a portrait is presented of the Jnana Prabhodini School in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The school educates gifted and talented students not only for academics but also for motivation to help their state, country, and the world. The school is indigenous, based on the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda. (Contains…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries, Gifted
Englert, Carol Sue; Mariage, Troy – Academic Therapy, 1990
POSSE, an instructional procedure for a reading comprehension curriculum, structures classroom dialogue about text meaning. Students with mild handicaps predict what the story will be about, organize their knowledge, search for the text structure, summarize, and evaluate. POSSE's successful application is dependent upon effective lesson dialogue…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Dialogs (Language), Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies
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