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Payne, Monica A. – Journal of Social Psychology, 1996
Reports on an analysis of the family drawings of a nonclinical sample of 502 Barbadian children ages 7-11. Reveals a correlation among sex, age, and household structure and the inclusion or omission of figures, as well as the size and positioning of the figures of parent and self. (MJP)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Art, Creative Art
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Menard, Scott – Youth and Society, 1988
Examines influences that might explain fluctuations in Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores since 1955. Discusses the role of the following: (1) test construction; (2) race, sex, and socioeconomic status of test takers; (3) school environment; (4) family environment; and (5) social environment. (FMW)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Change, College Entrance Examinations, Correlation
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Pearson, Philip – Australian Art Education, 1995
Argues that definitions of culture are validated according to various social theories. Examines the contrasting views of culture provided by culture studies and structuation theory. Considers the implications of these contrasts for art educators. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Anthropology, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Wronka, Joseph – Journal of Moral Education, 1994
Contends that human rights education, particularly in the United States, tends to emphasize civil and political rights. Argues the need to emphasize economic and social rights and the interdependency of human rights. Contends that moral education should open discussion and scholarship so that students will choose their values. (CFR)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives
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Sleeter, Christine E. – Educational Foundations, 1992
A study of predominantly white teachers participating in a multicultural education staff development program illustrated how social class and gender experiences informed their understanding of the social order they used to understand race. Following the staff development, few teachers substantially restructured their perspectives about racial…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education
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McKay, Roberta A.; Kendrick, Maureen E. – Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 2001
Explored images that young children construct of literacy in their lives, both inside and outside of school. Analysis of the drawings of 48 children in grades 1-3 revealed a shift in the children's images of themselves in relation to literacy with each grade level. The influence of home and family on literacy behaviors was also noted. (Author/TJQ)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Beginning Writing, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Art
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Colwell, Malinda J.; Pettit, Gregory S.; Meece, Darrell; Bates, John E.; Dodge, Kenneth A. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 2001
Variations in amounts of nonparental care across infancy, preschool, early elementary school, and early adolescence were examined. Correlations among overall amounts of care provided little evidence of cross-time continuity; grade 1 self-care and grade 6 unsupervised peer contact incrementally predicted grade 6 problems; and most predictive…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), After School Programs, Behavior Problems, Child Behavior
Rest, James – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Identifies four major problem areas in current moral education research. Reviews research programs to determine their effectiveness. Identifies the elements of moral psychology. Examines possible alternative pathways of moral development. Relates individual moral development to group morality. Concludes with some broad guidelines for future…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Educational Research, Ethical Instruction, Higher Education
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Imbeau, Marcia B. – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1999
This article describes critical events that have shaped gifted education, including: intelligence testing, world wars, deployment of the Sputnik and resulting legislation, civil rights, the work of advocacy organizations, the study of creativity, the changing roles of women, school reform, technology and computers, and teacher effectiveness. (CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Advocacy, Computer Uses in Education, Creativity
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Hassinger, Mark; Plourde, Lee A. – Education, 2005
The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine characteristics of academically successful Hispanic students. Despite repeated failures and early academic difficulties, some Hispanic students continue to fight through their adversity. Some children have a positive attitude toward school although there are monumental barriers for these at-risk…
Descriptors: High Achievement, High Risk Students, Hispanic American Students, Student Attitudes
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Kaslow, Nadine J.; Sherry, Alissa; Bethea, Kafi; Wyckoff, Sarah; Compton, Michael T.; Grall, Marnette Bender; Scholl, Larry; Price, Ann Webb; Kellermann, Arthur; Thompson, Nancy; Parker, Ruth – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2005
A case-control study was conducted to examine a broad array of potential social risk and protective factors for suicide attempt among 200 African American men and women receiving care at a large, public, urban hospital. Specifically, we examined the effect of the following potential risk factors for suicide attempt: life hassles, partner abuse,…
Descriptors: Suicide, Low Income, African Americans, Case Studies
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Wu, I-Hwey; Chen, Kaili – Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Learners, 2005
The authors review 11 studies published from 1971 through the 1990s on learning and behavioral difficulties among Chinese American children. The focus of the review is on (a) quantity and quality of the studies, (b) topics examined, and (c) research findings. Results showed that limited English proficiency, delinquency and gangs, and emotional and…
Descriptors: Chinese Americans, Limited English Speaking, Behavior Problems, Learning Problems
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Wood, Bruce – Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education, 2004
This article is an investigation and development of a locally "grounded" theory resulting from a case study done of a department of music at a state university. The full study was completed (2002) under the advisement and supervision of Dr. Gerald Olson, Professor in the School of Music and the School of Education at the University of…
Descriptors: Music Education, State Universities, School Culture, Case Studies
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Marshall, Jon C.; Pritchard, Ruie J.; Gunderson, Betsey H. – Leadership and Policy in Schools, 2004
This study examines processes that personnel go through to assimilate the cultural norms of their schools. These processes are compared according to the teaching and learning environments of healthy, high achieving school districts and unhealthy, low achieving school districts. Specifically, this paper examines the "basket of crabs" effect, a…
Descriptors: School Districts, Social Influences, Social Attitudes, School Culture
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Patitu, Carol Logan; Hinton, Kandace G. – New Directions for Student Services, 2003
This chapter explores factors of concern for, and overall experiences of, African American female faculty and administrators, including salary issues, affirmative action, racism, sexism, homophobia, campus climate, isolation, tenure and promotion processes, and salary. The data reported here were gathered during a study of African American women…
Descriptors: Gender Bias, Women Faculty, Homosexuality, Affirmative Action
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