This article uses three value constructs, Catholic social thought (CST), feminist political economy (FPE) and ecological economics (Eco-Econ) to critique current mainstream economics. Insights from these values open a way to seeing and creating a just, sustainable future. Within this value framework we propose the integration of these themes in…

A brief description of the University of Florida's Childhood Education Program, which aims to produce teachers who have learned to use themselves effectively as instruments to carry out their educational functions. The research on which the development of the program is based is also reviewed. (HMD)

A plan for improving teacher quality calls for close cooperation between faculty of education staff at New York State University at New Paltz and public school officials. (DS)

This study investigated current criticisms of education and attempted to determine a rationale and establish guidelines for change in the secondary English program. What was sought was an English curriculum emphasizing humanistic ideals. An attempt was made to formulate guidelines for such a curriculum which would be realized through (1)…

The seventeenth Lake Okoboji Educational Media Leadership Conference addressed itself to the various applications of media accountability to the total educational process. The keynote speech emphasized the media professional's responsibility to meet changing needs for educational improvement. Seven work committees studied and reported on…

The first part of this publication is given over to three major papers that emphasize the present and urge consideration of the problems and challenges of man's future. In "Education for Genuine Community," Samuel D. Proctor emphasizes the need to strive for a new momentum toward community as a possible solution to societal problems. Theodore…

Proceedings from a Unesco conference on international education are presented. Cross-cultural comparisons among Unesco countries are offered and methods of implementation of Unesco recommendations concerning peace education and human rights are suggested. The report is presented in seven sections: (1) general observations on the Unesco…

To aid elementary school classroom teachers and others interested in developing humanistic education programs, the book suggests materials, resources, and activities which work toward humanistic goals. Humanistic education is interpreted as a process of helping people develop human potential. The book is presented in 13 chapters. Chapter I defines…