Education for a civil society : how guidance teaches young children democratic life skills /

Focuses on early childhood education for the hope of creating and sustaining a more civil society. The democratic life skills are: 1) Finding acceptance as a member of the group and as a worthy individual; 2) Expressing strong emotions in non-hurting ways; 3) Solving problems creatively, individuall...

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Main Author:	Gartrell, Daniel
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : NAEYC, 2012.
Series:	NAEYC (Series) ; #356.
Subjects:	Affective education. Preschool teachers > Training of. Social skills > Study and teaching (Early childhood) Moral education (Early childhood) Conduct of life > Study and teaching. Respect for persons > Study and teaching.

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Summary:	Focuses on early childhood education for the hope of creating and sustaining a more civil society. The democratic life skills are: 1) Finding acceptance as a member of the group and as a worthy individual; 2) Expressing strong emotions in non-hurting ways; 3) Solving problems creatively, individually and in cooperation with others; 4) Accepting unique human qualities in others; 5) Thinking intelligently and ethically.
Physical Description:	169 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliography (pages 158-169).
ISBN:	1928896871 9781928896876