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Doll, William E., Jr. – Theory into Practice, 1979
An examination of weaknessess in behaviorist and humanist models of education evaluation provides a basis for a structuralist model. This model is grounded in developmental stages, the structure of the child and the curriculum, and the idea of education as a bridge between these structures to assist the development of the child. (JMF)
Descriptors: Accountability, Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Molnar, Alex, Ed.; Zahorik, John A., Ed. – 1977
A collection of papers by leaders in the curriculum field, this book offers educators a scholarly look at current theory. The introduction provides a historical perspective and definitions of major curriculum theories. The book considers curriculum theory in the light of five major concerns: values, rational decision-making, psychological…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Scarborough, Cayce; Ezell, Lewie – Agricultural Education, 1978
Suggesting the use of the vocational shop program for personal development in addition to learning mechanical skills, the authors propose that instructors plan specific values and values clarification activities as a regular part of the shop program, including the teaching of positive attitudes and moral development. (BM)
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Attitudes, Curriculum Development, Humanistic Education
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McDonald, James B. – Urban Review, 1975
Concludes that the logical outcome of a person-oriented curriculum position leads to a re-definition of the function of the school in the society. The schools are seen to be the only potentially controllable agency for humanization left in society. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Humanistic Education, Individual Development
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Collins, Michael J. – Liberal Education, 1980
The study of literature is seen as one of the best ways to bring students through the curriculum to recognize and grapple with the moral dimension of human life. Such a focus for a basic course is especially important when students take only one literature course. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development
Foshay, Arthur W. – 1974
In this paper, an integrated view is presented of the direction that education must take if it is to become the creative, effective, joyful enterprise that many educators long for. Educational institutions are not humane because they fail to deal with the human condition in all its variety and meaning. They continue to affirm the intellectual part…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Change, Educational Strategies
Foshay, Wellesley R. – 1974
According to Wellesley A. Foshay, in order to achieve a humane curriculum subject matter and each experience must be responsive to the human condition in the context of all pedagogical intentions of the teacher. Six classes of experience--intellectual, emotional, social, physical, aesthetic, and spiritual--make up the human existence. Teachers may…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Change, Educational Environment
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Robinson, Paul E. – Journal of Drug Education, 1975
Rather than teach people about drugs, this author maintains that we should stress education of the self. Our goal should be to help people to think intelligently and rationally, to control their destructive impulses, to make wise decisions, to resist peer pressure and to understand their values, needs and desires. (Author)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Drug Education, Educational Needs
Egan, Kieran – 2002
This book sets out to prove that the progressivist tenets that have become the foundation of American education are mistaken. The author does not argue against progressivism on the basis of the usual alternatives of liberal or traditional theories of education because it is not adequately attuned to preparing students for jobs. The author sets out…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Methods, Educational Philosophy
Borton, Terry; Newberg, Norman – 1972
The theoretical section of this paper briefly suggests why a period of drastic social change demands a curriculum which is more relevant to the concerns of students and presents an information processing model of man as the basis on which to develop such a curriculum. A rationale for teaching particular processes (rather than specific content) is…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communications, Curriculum Development, Humanistic Education
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Daniels, Harry; And Others – Educational Studies, 1995
Discusses humanization in contemporary Russian education where it is seen as a key factor influencing social change. Analyzes past educational development and suggests that present trends owe more than may be expected to the past. Argues that the present discussion in Russia focuses too much on individualism and ignores processes of mediation.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
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Galyean, Beverly – 1976
Much attention has been given to the imbalance between thinking and feelings in the educative process. Human teaching calls for merging the cognitive and affective processes into one confluent learning experience. Language learning is viewed primarily as a means for affective reflective communication. Personal growth merges with language…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Secondary Education
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Dressel, Paul L. – Liberal Education, 1979
The term liberal arts is defined and liberal education is proposed as a more appropriate term. Six characteristics of the liberally educated person are identified and curricular changes that would encourage the development of these qualities are proposed. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Competence, Core Curriculum, Credit Courses, Curriculum Development
Roueche, John E.; Mink, Oscar G. – 1980
This six-chapter monograph discusses the need for and the components of a holistic approach to education; that is, an education which teaches the student to function on the aesthetic and affective levels, as well as to master the behavioral objectives of traditional content area instruction. Chapter I presents a rationale for this holistic…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Bureau of Homemaking Education. – 1977
This publication was prepared to assist schools in developing curriculum to help children solve complex social problems and achieve their highest potential as human beings in a world society. A major objective is to provide students with competencies and skills necessary to cope with the interpersonal relationships and stresses faced by…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Sciences, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
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