The author presents a series of programmed exercises designed to help teachers develop the skills necessary to incorporate Piaget's concepts of child intellectual development into effective classroom use. (MB)

In the nonthreatening atmosphere of Rita Kreisberg's Magic Circle,'' first graders speak frankly about their resentments, hopes and fears, and reveal that they indeed feel deeply. Empathy, tolerance, and self-understanding are the end results. (Editors/JA)

When viewed with a little detachment, public education, especially compulsory education, can be seen to be preposterous and radically out of keeping with the notions of human rights and the sanctity of the individual. (Editor/CL)

This article describes the stages of moral development in children; stress is on the role of education. (BB)

A developmental psychologist discusses the meaning of "moral development" and suggests ways to implement classroom activities fostering the moral growth of pupils. (MB)

With enrollments declining, budgets shrinking, and teachers scrambling for jobs, schools are finding that one-, two-, three- and four-year-olds are a potential market that's been overlooked. (Author)

An exclusive interview with Jean Piaget on the problems and needs of the elementary school teacher conducted by Eleanor Duckworth. (JA)

Early intellectual deprivation is reversible and reversible within the average classroom. (Editors/JA)

Students learn more when they are up, moving, and actively participating. The article discusses what teachers can do to incorporate movement into the classroom every day and describes several exercises from "Brain Gym." A sidebar illustrates the connections between muscular activity, the neural network, and the brain. (SM)