Briefly describes how one elementary school teacher handled the death of a pet. A short bibliography of children's books that deal with the subject of death is included. (JMB)

This paper examines self-concept in children in order to learn and develop classroom strategies which will address the affective component of the primary school child. The introduction discusses the background of affective education, the history of educational movements, self-concept development, and the evaluation of self-concept through…

The introductory paragraph of this paper briefly summarizes panel presentations by three scholars at The John Dewey Society Meeting (February 28, 1985) on the subject of teaching the philosophy of John Dewey. The approaches of Maxine Greene, Joe L. Green, and Richard Pratte are discussed. Following this, the author discusses several approaches to…

Presents a bibliography of James B. Macdonald's writings and printed speeches arranged chronologically according to the educator's themes of inquiry. Macdonald's videotaped autobiography identifies four explorative stages: (1) Scientism, (2) person-centered humanism, (3) sociopolitical humanism, and (4) transcendentalism, signaling a need for…

This bibliography cites resource books on the philosophy, purpose and methods of values education. Sources for values education and clarification for children, adolescents and adults are included. Also cited are a workshop guide for the learning of valuing techniques by parents, and a series of curriculum guides designed for a drug abuse…

This booklet introduces students to a wide range of works of classical liberal scholarship. The works described can be used in researching term papers, theses, and dissertations; each book and article provides valuable insights and information that can make the difference between an "A" and a "B" paper. The tradition of…

The author explores the answers to five questions in order to deal with some of the problems which he feels are confronting teachers of art: inadequate budgets and facilities, overcrowded classrooms, unmotivated and untalented students, uninterested colleagues and unsympathetic parents, and a nonintellectual, low status subject. (KC)

Intended primarily for the researcher, teacher, or student new to the interdisciplinary study of the impact of technology on man and his habitat, this annotated bibliography is designed to provide a guide to significant statements on technology from humanistic points of view. Works have been chosen which integrate technology with man's social,…

Instructional and resource materials, including films and other audiovisual matter, dealing with human relations and humanistic education are briefly described. Sources for the acquisition of the described material are given, as well as prices for both purchase and rental. (LH)

The purpose of this survey was to assess the extent and development of humanistic programs in higher education, focusing on teacher education. Information was gathered randomly from nearly 800 teacher education institutions throughout the U.S. Two hundred seventy-nine schools responded to a questionnaire regarding program location, title,…

Reviews over 100 school-based outcome studies concerning humanistic education. Describes evaluation features (i.e., sample size, design), five categories of findings (discipline, achievement, intrapersonal functioning, interpersonal functioning, and extrapersonal functioning), and uses five studies as examples. Also discusses the influences of the…

Compiled for New England Teacher Corps Conference on Interpersonal Relations (March 1978), this annotated bibliography offers suggestions and examples of how humanistic and psychological education theories have been and can be put into practice. Sections include (1) classroom exercises; (2) resource directories; (3) films; and (4) humanistic…

An annotated list of current films, filmstrips, slide/tape presentations and organizations dealing specifically with Africa is presented. The material is appropriate for a study of human rights issues in South Africa. (KC)

An unofficial bibliographic index of ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) documents related to the field of humanistic education has been compiled and arranged by project subject reference title, project reference number, ERIC document number, year, and book title identifier. Included are 148 documents arranged by 34 subject categories.…

The old argument of humanism versus behaviorism is slowly being replaced by a synthesis of these two foundations of thought. This slow professional recognition of synthesis is due to three basic shortcomings in the professional community rather than extreme differences in ideological thought. They are: (1) psychological terminology being equated…