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Becoming A Better Me : An Examination Of Character Education At The Elementary Level, Lori D. Dobbin
Becoming A Better Me : An Examination Of Character Education At The Elementary Level, Lori D. Dobbin
Graduate Research Papers
The first day of school can be a difficult adjustment for many students. Some . students struggle with new settings and new rules. Each student enters the classroom with personal morals and values. These morals and character traits greatly influence the student's academic and social progress. This paper reviews character building and its unique ability to alter the perception of the student's world. The paper looks at the deficits of character and introduces possible solutions to restoring character in elementary-aged children. A closer look at the history of character education lays the foundation for a better understanding of character.
Television Violence : The Impact And Influence On Children And Adolescents, Preston B. Hoskins
Television Violence : The Impact And Influence On Children And Adolescents, Preston B. Hoskins
Graduate Research Papers
This paper will look at the history of violent youth, and the unique development of youth violence in our country. The author will examine the unique characteristics that make media such a powerful communicative source. The author will show how living in a media culture affects the way youth behave, and will explore the extent to which media messages have power over their lives. Information on the significance of television violence on the behaviors of youth will be included.
Bibliotherapy : The Use Of Books As An Intervention With Children And Adolescents, Jennifer R. Schmidt
Bibliotherapy : The Use Of Books As An Intervention With Children And Adolescents, Jennifer R. Schmidt
Graduate Research Papers
Bibliotherapy is defined as "the use of literature and poetry in the treatment of people with emotional problems or mental illness" (Pardeck, 1994, p.421). The purpose of this paper is to explore bibliotherapy and to identify the advantages of using it with children and adolescents. Readers will gain an understanding of the stages of bibliotherapy, the goals of bibliotherapy, how to implement bibliotherapy into a counseling program, and the benefits and limitations of bibliotherapy. In addition, suggestions for working with specific client populations are given.