John Buethe draws upon the Netflix series "Stranger Things" and develops this paper's ideas by using it as an allegory for and education towards subjectivity along lines suggested by Gert Biesta in "The Beautiful Risk of Education", and Jaeggi in her work, "Alienation." Buethe observes that the show places a wager on…

This article is a response to Elmer Thiessen's article on evangelism in this journal. Although I agree with his general position that evangelism is an educationally justifiable activity, Thiessen criticizes comments I have made in my writings and charges me with being ambiguous. I respond to these remarks by defending the distinction that I…

Teaching literature from a psychological perspective provides a basis for the study and analysis of human motivation and behavior, as psychology and literature make mutual contributions to the study of both disciplines. Melancholia is a recurring theme in the novels of Dick Francis, and the first-person accounts of despair and depression are…

Although alienation is widely recognized as a barrier to educational success for many students, prevailing explanations tend to focus on psychological traits and individual deficits, rather than the oppressive economic and social structures bearing down on young people. This paper addresses the issues of youth alienation and student engagement…

Outlines the process by which students at Lawrence Central High School in Indiana improved academically through the teaming of two teachers in a particular subject area, and hence reducing teacher isolation. (JC)

Provides advice on minimizing classroom alienation (powerlessness, meaninglessness, normlessness, isolation, and self-estrangement) through specific classroom strategies. Concludes that student alienation effects learning as well as evaluation. A conscious effort to increase student integration improves teaching, student learning, and the…

Discusses the problems of teaching Talmudic traditions to modern Jewish high school students. The author recommends that teachers avoid alienating their students by acknowledging the validity of non-orthodox viewpoints in their classrooms. Journal available from Human Sciences Press, 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10011. (AM)

This book is the author's attempt to put the "critical" back into critical thinking by emphasizing that it is an inherently political process. The book presents powerful arguments for the importance of critical theory in fostering the kind of learning that leads to a truly democratic society, and it explores a number of tasks for adult learners…

Describes a seminar for experienced classroom teachers in which participants schedule weekly conversations with other teachers to explore deeply one teacher's teaching practices and theories. Goals are to appreciate the art of teaching, to gain release from isolation, and to attain more congruence between theories and practice. (Author/JM)

Discusses three issues that may weaken the professional development movement in higher education: overemphasis on teaching methodology in faculty development, administrative apathy towards the programs, and the lack of a philosophic framework upon which to develop the programs. (AYC)

The examination of technological change and its impact on schools that is reported in these conference proceedings focuses on the human dimensions of this change, and in particular, whether the introduction of technology into education is causing turmoil for teachers. It is argued that teachers appear to be feeling the strain of the actual changes…

School failure and dropout rates among Native Canadians suggest Alberta province is failing to meet special requirements of Indians. Article promotes integrated schools that incorporate Indian beliefs and values into curricula and teaching methods. Also examines design and implementation of integrated teaching programs. (TES)

Presents an interview with Ernest L. Boyer. Describes approaches to improving civic education. Identifies student passivity as the primary obstacle. Urges greater scrutiny of the information that teachers present to students. Proposes placing that information in historical, social, and ethical perspectives and integrating and applying it. (DK)

In this article, the author writes from the vantage point of a teacher-educator who has been engaged in the process of formal education all her life. While she has always loved the learning process itself, she has often felt a deep sense of alienation on many of the educational landscapes she has traveled. Her own alienating experience of…

Argues that teacher education in general lacks using personal testimony as a form of pedagogical reflection and interrogation. Asserts that, through the use of personal and public narrative, teachers can overcome their postmodern cynicism and discover an enlightened, modernistic set of ideals and ethics to convey to their students. Contains 36…