This paper examines literacy as a sociocultural, personal and human practice dependent on and derived through relationships between people, settings and culture. Drawing on a recent empirical research study that combines learner, teacher and author perspectives [Curtin (2023) "Reading and Writing Pathways Through Children's and Young Adult…

The primary goal of this research is to examine New York State's humane education mandate, Section 809 of the Education Law; specifically, its history, barriers, and possible implementation solutions to achieve statewide elementary school compliance. It explores the educational system and its role in school compliance with the mandate. In…

Playful practices have been linked to increased motivation, engagement, learning and skill development. However, limited research has explored what playful music learning might look like for primary schools, and how teachers might incorporate a range of playful music practices within their classrooms. Our conceptual model for playful music…

F. W. Parker (1837-1902), an American educationist, implemented various reforms in education. Parker had a considerable role in the development of progressive education in the United States. Parker is usually regarded as the father of progressive education. Using theoretical analysis, this article aims to explore the notions regarding child…

In this manuscript, we foreground the concept of critical affective theory drawing on scholarship from within and outside of literacy education and highlight testimony and critical witness as an example of affective practice to foster students' literacy experiences. Situated within a study of a writing methods course in an elementary teacher…

The article examines the nature and importance of using aesthetic and therapeutic concept and educational logotherapy, in particular, for creating a special emotionally comfortable socioeducational environment for primary education. The author has represented interpretation of foreign scholars' views (J. Bugental, V. Frankl, A. Maslow, R. May, J.…

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…

Thomas Wartenberg offers his book as a guide that will provide elementary school teachers what they need to facilitate philosophical discussions with children. My concerns are centered on the nature and role of philosophical discussion, the level of philosophical acumen needed for facilitating such discussion, and the role of character development…

Historically, some educators and counselors have perceived that behavioral contingencies are antithetical to a humanistic approach to education. Negative side effects and limitations of dependent and independent group-reward programs are described and examined from a humanistic perspective. Interdependent group rewards are discussed as a…

Describes a program that uses Lazarus's factors that contribute to human growth and development as the basis for its program. The modalities covered are given the headings behavior, affect, sensation and imagery, cognition, interpersonal, and diet/physiology. (IRT)

Characteristics of gifted underachievers are noted, and a successful program is described which features enrichment units and learning centers. Sample personal development activities are suggested which promote positive peer interaction, encourage new friendships, and bring about introspection. (CL)

Guidelines for structuring dramatic activities to foster personal and social growth of students are presented. Eight techniques, including role reversals and situation tests, are described, as well as the need for warm-up and wrap-up periods. (CL)

Humanism cheats students because it gives them false ideas about their abilities and encourages them to aspire to unrealistic levels of achievement. It also reduces the level of performance that should be expected of teachers and paraprofessionals. (Author/IRT)

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)

Affective education programs have had an uneven impact upon children, teachers, and school systems, as have affective interventions. This paper describes an experimental intervention and two active control programs, and uses an Aptitude X Treatment Interaction analysis for reporting their impact in the affective domain. (Author)