In the summer of 1899, [John] Dewey gave two series of talks at Honolulu High School on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00. The first set of five lectures was entitled "The Life of the Child;" the second set, "Movements in Nineteenth Century Thought." The first talk of the lecture series was delivered on the evening…

Describes efforts to develop a humanistic, interdisciplinary program designed to "educate the whole teacher to educate the whole child". (Editor)

Early childhood educators believe that schooling for young children should focus on developing the "whole child," socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Teaching pre-reading skills and encouraging children to read are essential steps on the path of literacy development. A narrow and persistent attention to academics is…

Examines the social context of early childhood education and raises important questions and issues which must be addressed in educating teachers who can meet the challenge of preparing young children to live in a rapidly-changing world. (Editor)

Discusses some of the values of literature and provides examples of rewarding experiences for learners to help them develop lifelong interests in reading. (Editor)

Describes an innovative national program, the Child Development Associate Program, designed to prepare a new category of child care worker--the Child Development Associate--and how this program is being implemented in Hawaii. (Editor/RK)

Points put some of the current needs and problems in the provision of child care services and some of the directions we must move to better meet the needs of young children and their families. (Editor/RK)

Article provided a brief survey of past motives for music education in order to put present objectives in perspective. (Author/RK)

Focuses on the Curriculum and Instruction component of the University of Hawaii's Early Childhood Education program and how it is designed to help students grow. (Author)