We examine the structure of implicit theories of creativity among Polish high schools teachers and the role those theories play for the accuracy of teachers' assessment of their students' creativity. Latent class analysis revealed the existence of four classes of teachers, whose perception of a creative student differed: two of these classes…

This article discusses the transition from philosophy to psychology as the main source of inspiration for education during the mid-twentieth century in the Netherlands, situated between Germany in the east and the English-speaking world in the west. Claims have been made that educational theory in the Netherlands was dominated by German philosophy…

Introduces invitational theory, collection of assumptions that seek to explain phenomena and provide means of intentionally summoning people to realize their relatively boundless potential in all areas of worthwhile human endeavor. Describes foundations of invitational theory; assumptions regarding trust, respect, optimism, and intentionality;…

Skepticism about Piaget's work is the focus of this essay. The author sketches a history of Piaget's influence on American Education, reviews recent Genevan learning research, and turns to a consideration of issues of great educational concern, bringing Piaget's work to bear on them. (CT)

Discusses (1) what is meant by educational practice and empirically based theory; (2) the mutual dependence and independence of social based scientific theoretical formulations; and (3) the differences between theory and practice on the problem created by their similarities. (SA)

Exemplary curriculum designs from the past that have provided models for implementation are reviewed in order to lend perspective to designs for today's and tomorrow's curricula. (MT)

Presents a conversation between philosopher and educator Paulo Freire and two mathematics educators from the University Sao Paulo, Ubiratan D'Ambrosio and Maria do Carmo Mendonca. (ASK)

The author describes the life and theories of Bertrand Russell, founder of Beacon Hill School. Russell's educational theories centered on the personal autonomy of the student and democratization of the learning process. (CH)

Presented is an interpretive report of the Ann Arbor Symposium on the Applications of Psychology to the Teaching and Learning of Music, which brought together two disparate disciplines--music education and psychology. (KC)

Discusses educational philosopher Paulo Freire's ideas on the "problem-posing" approach in education in contrast with the banking approach. (ASK)

Presents an essay review of three recent books on eugenics, a once popular quasiscientific and politically conservative social movement devoted to the improvement of humankind through programs of selective breeding and marriage restriction. States that educators must study and come to grips with the meaning of this movement in order to appreciate…

Provides information deleted, for space reasons, from an article by the same authors in "The Black Scholar" March-April 1984. Identifies six alternative intellectual foci to be included in Black Studies courses and discusses briefly the development of a paradigm for the study of the Black experience. Also provides footnotes omitted from the…

Summarizes the major findings of Allen Tough's adult education monographs and outlines some of the criticisms of his works. Discusses Tough's theories concerning self-teaching, learning projects and major learning efforts, and the planners of learning. (CT)

Presents historical perspective suggesting that invitational theory shares many beliefs with ancient Eastern philosophies. Submits that teachers and other educators who embrace the invitational perspective may benefit from an understanding of Eastern principles. Briefly describes Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and their relevance to…

From the experiences of a small island state such as Malta are derived features affecting adult continuing education: (1) emigration; (2) the urgency to retool labor; (3) need for flexible specialization or multifunctionality; (4) ease with which expert status can be assumed; and (5) cosmopolitan character. (SK)