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Schmerl, Rudolf B. – Chinese University Educational Journal, 1987
Questions the effectiveness of specialized research because of the fragmentation of knowledge. Argues that inter-disciplinary and inter-institutional research are needed to restore a sense of wholeness to the process of inquiry. Discusses the importance and the advantages of inter-disciplinary research and describes such a program. (GEA)
Descriptors: Holistic Approach, Intercollegiate Cooperation, Interdisciplinary Approach, Program Design
Rinke, Wolf J. – Training and Development Journal, 1985
Discusses various aspects of holistic education: (1) educators vary strategies to meet the educational need; (2) educators promote learning as a lifelong process; (3) educators accept that the learner retains ultimate responsibility for the learning process; and (4) evaluation strategies include all individuals involved in the teaching-learning…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Evaluation Methods, Holistic Approach
Sage, Grace Powless – 2001
Those who come from non-American Indian cultures have dominated traditional models for healing and prevention. The assumption that current training strategies, program manuals, and levels of competence with regard to cross-cultural skills and knowledge are sufficient is arguable. If training programs for mental health, physical health, and…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, American Indian Culture, American Indians, Community Cooperation