Explores the influence of deity images upon the individuation of 27 women taking a university course, "Women and Mythology." Discusses the concept of individuation and three teaching strategies that appear to foster individuation. Presents case studies of three women in a higher education setting to illustrate the conceptualization of…

Expanded a previous factorial study of the writings of 40 humanistic educators by including 89 educators. Revealed two new factors--self-determined evaluation and a spiritual-transpersonal factor--as important principles of humanistic education. Confirmed the original factors, a general humanistic instructional paradigm, democratically induced…

Proposes confluent education as an effective method for educating the whole student in special education. Describes the process involving changes to the present curriculum, with the most significant variable being the teacher created atmosphere. Concludes that confluent education requires an atmosphere of trust and self-exploration. (JAC)