The author argues for a humanistic approach to the mental health education of the general public. He suggests that a "demythologizing" approach has advantages over the medical model in helping the public to deal with their psychological problems. Supporting research evidence is reviewed. (Author/SJL)

While supporting the concept of affective education, the author warns that ill-trained or unscrupulous purveyors may use its techniques in ways that invade children's privacy and manipulate their emotions. She advises cautious implementation of affective education, with attention to staff development and careful screening of classroom materials.…

This planning study reviews the literature on teaching effectiveness in women's studies in the context of several integrative studies in research on teaching and research on the evaluation of teaching. The study suggests that changes in the cognitive development of women's studies students are as fully important as changes in sex-role attitudes.…

Analyzes the failure of three approaches currently used to explain educational under-achievement by working class children. Recommends study of distinctions between educational content and process, material and cultural insulation, and teacher-student-parent interactions. Strategy suggested is small group instruction emphasizing affective learning…