Historically, some educators and counselors have perceived that behavioral contingencies are antithetical to a humanistic approach to education. Negative side effects and limitations of dependent and independent group-reward programs are described and examined from a humanistic perspective. Interdependent group rewards are discussed as a…

Recent research in chemistry has revealed nuances of natural processes that allow a strongly scientific yet aesthetically humanistic approach to creativity. In this approach creativity is viewed as emerging order. Answers two questions regarding creativity in the classroom: What is "order" in a classroom? and In what sense does order "emerge"?…

Presents an interview with Carl Rogers regarding education today and what it could be in the future. Discusses topics including politics and power, free choice versus conservatism, censorship, facilitators of learning, knowledge children need in today's world, and the changing society as it relates to humanistic education. (BH)

There is a vigorous, national values debate in America today because of the general sense that the nation's moral standards are in decline. Historically, humanistically oriented counselors such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers have contributed to the values discussions. This article provides a conceptual framework for humanistic counselors of…

Examines the use of introspection in applied linguistic research to raise critical language awareness. Provides an example of the author's diary to illustrate the social, cultural, and political processes that underlie language learning. Implications, including those for teaching methodology, for humanistically oriented language educators are…

Describes several programs which help bridge the gap between school and community, including visiting retirement homes, babysitting classes for boys, cross-age tutoring, and a biracial team program. Suggests that developing interpersonal caring and social responsibility is as important to educational excellence as academics. (JAC)

With the counseling profession's increased emphasis on developing brief therapies, applying innovative techniques, and measuring outcomes, helping someone feel understood is sometimes neglected. Three narratives by humanistic practitioners illustrate the value of pure empathy in our work with clients, students, and others in our diverse…

Examined effect of program designed to teach self-regulation through relaxation training in 69 high school students. Relaxation training for 10 minutes was found to increase typing achievement of students significantly more than did traditional instruction without relaxation training. (Author/NB)

Uses theme of integration presented in William Butler Yeat's poem "Among School Children" to explore some counseling solutions to current problems in high schools. Recommends counselors provide opportunities for students to integrate their experiences; develop programs for life-career development that are in themselves integrated; and…

Examined characteristics of "The Journal of Humanistic Education and Development" and the earlier "Humanist Educator" regarding author information, editorial board membership, and general content. Found that majority of the Association for Humanistic Education and Development officers, editorial board, and authors have been from the southern…

Reviews studies which call attention to the need for appropriate (humanistic) classroom and curriculum training among teachers who advocate humanistic ideals to improve their efficacy. Concludes that experimental methodology and evaluation instruments exist to substantiate positive effects of humanistic classroom and curriculum management factors…

Contends that ecological approach can turn the current educational and social problems into possibilities and place the first truly human being on the planet Earth by the year 2000 and that parents, educators, counselors, policymakers, business leaders, and others informed about an ecological approach and committed to the necessary social…

Describes in detail 15 principles of instructional value that underlie humanistic approaches to education to clarify the conceptual basis of such approaches. (Author)

Discusses the importance of art in the schools to students' cognitive and perceptual development. Suggests that art helps children evaluate visual images and provides a means of expression and an expanding awareness of the physical environment. (JAC)

Describes the development and initial validation of the Encouragement Scale. Results from three studies support the internal consistency, test-retest stability, and validity of the scores. Use of the scale as a research tool to measure attitudes necessary for effective personal relationships is supported. (RJM)