Gerald Peterson wrote: > > > I have no references handy, but seem to recall some work suggesting > girls might benefit, but I doubt it would make any differences for the > boys. I am not sure how long-lasting any benefits would be either. > Shades of G.S. Hall Chris? Gary My understanding is that, of later, there have been studies showing that boys benefit somewhat by curriculua that are customized to their interests, and involve more physical activities.
I'm not specialist on Hall's educational theory, but he certainly viewed mental maturation as a process of gradually controlling "primitive" (as he saw them) emotions and sexual urges. This is where his adaptation of Haeckel's "recapitulationism" came in: the "civilized" child "recapitulates" and passes through the mental "stages" of all more "primitive" societies as s/he matures. (Very politically incorrect stuff by today's standards.) This was also why Hall was so fascinated by Freud. Regards, Chris -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada 416-736-2100 ex. 66164 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.yorku.ca/christo/ "Part of respecting another person is taking the time to criticise his or her views." - Melissa Lane, in a /Guardian/ obituary for philosopher Peter Lipton ================================= --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
