Recent tendencies in education highlight the need to align the system of general education in Latvia with the tenets of sustainability. In keeping with this broad target orientation, this paper re-examines international and Latvian experiences and perspectives on the application of a holistic approach to the content of primary education. This…

Discusses ACEI's four facets of humane education: assuring children's physical growth, fostering a good self image, creating caring relationships, and valuing a world of diversity and change. Also, expectations for adults involved in education are listed. (JB)

Analyzes the conceptual approach to music education and suggests a need for a broader conceptual framework in exploring music for young children. (SDH)

Values clarification involves students in the information and concepts presented in their courses. This article discusses values clarification techniques for use in the teaching of social studies, English, and the humanities, at all grade levels. (Author/RM)

Suggests ways by which teachers can develop more humanistic" education by focusing on human experiences and basic human concerns in the education process. (Author)

This article discusses ways in which elementary and secondary teachers can help students understand, cope, and deal more knowingly with hurt feelings. (Author/RM)

Within a carefully structured situation, students can be allowed greater choice than they now have, and this can be accomplished without making them feel lost and confused. The balance between direction and freely offered alternatives is a delicate one, but the teacher need not be afraid of it. (Author)

Interdependent learning promotes cooperation and mutual attraction among children. This concept is extended into the realm of play and games. Studies show the social impact of well-designed cooperative games programs. Recommends that elementary school counselors teach children to tune in to their bodies and to learn how to relax. (Author/BEF)

Academic achievement can be set in a stage of humanistic pupil-teacher relationships. However, humanization is not an easy task, and success may be achieved only by dedication and direction. The first step in this process is the definition of the goal. Humanization is defined in the following manner: (1) Children should enjoy school, want to…

Designed for teachers who want to involve their students with value clarification and decision making in the classroom, this activity packet contains materials to help get students thinking about their values. The teacher's role and responsibility in the valuing process is emphasized. For successful values clarification activities, teachers are…

The article describes a program used to increase the self esteem of children with learning problems. (CD)

Designed to assist young people to live together more harmoniously, this second of a series of three detailed teacher's guides is meant for grades 4-6. The goal of the program is to integrate into the classroom those activities and experiences which will assist the student to appreciate the enduring importance of family life, to develop a strong…

An investigation utilizing Q-methodology identifies and analyzes beliefs about teaching, learning, and classroom organization of classroom teachers, elementary school principals, and administrators who attempt to influence classroom procedure through the implementation of rational management models. The findings suggest that points of conflict…

This learning activities package is designed to allow students to do self-concept activities on their own without any outside pressures. Each activity is a separate exercise which may be used as follow-up to a major group activity or a complete activity on its own. A wide range of exercise types is supplied, including self-evaluation…

The exercises in this learning activity package are designed to allow each student to work alone without outside pressure, and with maximum concentration on individual thought. These exercises are not group-oriented, but may be used as a backup to a major group activity in the classroom. The activities are geared to value assessment, value…