1988'6, p.134
Tsaryov V. Ye. , Kuzmitchova I. A.
Educational psychological principles of personality development in the theory of C. Allred
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The article presents psychological analysis of Positive Action school curriculum developed by Dr. Carol Allred, PH. D. and the staff of Positive Action Publishing, Twin Falls, Idaho, USA. Positive Action concepts are: self-management, self-concept, physical health, intellectual growth, getting along with others, self-honesty and self-improvement. Evaluation data shows effectiveness of Positive Action curriculum by improving student behavior, academic achievement, locus of control, positive skills in communication, drug abuse prevention and some other important elements in to-day's school climate. The article also refers to the opportunities of joint Soviet-American research of Positive Action impact on child's personality creative development.