Divorce An Annotated Bibliography For Parents And Professionals

Provides information for parents and professionals on the effects of divorce upon children; selecting books, journal articles, and audiovisual materials published from 1981 to 1988. The focus is on professional materials. All items are annotated and identify the category of professional that would

Contains almost 1,000 annotated references spanning a period of 20 years. A resource for students and professionals in child development, foster care, adoption, divorce, and stepfamily living.

152 annotated references to English-language monographic publications through 1972 about divorce. Broadly arranged under legal, religious, and sociological aspects. Intended for laymen and professionals. Entries include bibliographical information, annotation, contents, and biographical notes. Bibliographies of recent books, retrospective American publications, and worldwide publications.

This monograph provides an inservice workshop approach that school systems can use to address the needs of students who experience divorce. Questions addressed include: (1) What can school systems do to help students cope with their parents' divorce? (2) What can educators do to create a learning environment that is congenial for children who live with one parent? and (3) What resources are available to help teachers meet the needs of children of divorce? Chapter 1 presents research findings and lists recommendations on what can be done in schools to help children of divorce. Chapter 2 discusses effects of divorce at various developmental stages. Chapter 3, which provides the workshop outline, covers consciousness-raising for teachers, parent-teacher conferences, guidelines concerning the single parent for teachers, and legal issues relating to separation and divorce that are relevant to the school. Chapter 3 includes a survey questionnaire for single parents on school programs and policies, parent/school communication, and attitudes of school personnel. Chapter 4 delineates the teacher's role and describes group activities for elementary and secondary school students. An annotated bibliography provides over 75 citations and lists films and videotapes. A resource guide lists over 35 books for students. (RH)