This article explores some of the key themes of John Macmurray's recently published lecture, "Learning to be Human". It focuses initially on three elements of his argument: relationships in education; education and the economy; and our corrosive obsession with technique. It then utilises Macmurray's views to develop a typology of…

Four sessions of a program for business executives were studied to compare effects of T Group training versus a lecture discussion approach to interpersonal relations in organizations. Both programs produced equal change in participants' beliefs about effective interpersonal behavior. T Group training showed greater effects on perceptions of self…

Describes system of libertarian psychology which is an analysis of human conduct consistent with the principles of maximum personal freedom. The author identifies the concept of voluntary exchange by which individuals relate to each other as they choose as the basis for his psychology of self-determination. Journal availability: see SO 507 190.…

The notion of "ubuntu" and "communalism" is of great importance in an African educational discourse, as well as in African Philosophy of Education and in African philosophical discourse. "Ubuntu" is a philosophy that promotes the common good of society and includes humanness as an essential element of human growth. In…

Conversation reminds us that we are not alone, that shared language is the opportunity to try on our many masks to see how many of them we can do without. The variety of pleasures accrued from conversation--"layers of pleasure"--deepen only as they move away from the individual orbits into the circle of mutual experience. When conversation is…

The villain that prevents people from building a sense of community is themselves; their ambivalence about the community and their wish not to get too close to each other. (Author/EA)

Changes in adolescents' perceptions of people over 60 years old occurred following two months of daily intergenerational contact in a naturalistic setting (i.e., the school lunch period). Sixth-, seventh-, and eigth-graders' perceptions of the aged became less negative and stereotyped. Boys had more negative stereotyped perceptions of the aged…

The clerical office practice curriculum can provide an important thrust toward the improvement of the learning-teaching goal in human development, where student experiences can become more meaningful and purposeful. Concern for maximizing student human potential as well as acquiring technical competence is the emergent goal of human development.…

If we, as teachers, can turn inward, we will discover much that is of value to ourselves and to our students. Genuine educational encounters are those involving humanness. There is no other curriculum. (JB)

Hipple's Interpersonal Relationship Rating Scale (1972) was administered to graduate students in a counselor education program. The results were factor analyzed and six scales were extracted. The IRRS was then administered to two classes of students in group counseling. Both groups had significant discrepancy scores. (Author)

Students approach courses in communication with a lifetime of experience in the processes to be studied. Their already deeply imbedded attitudes and habits must be considered in planning instruction. Accompanying each course unit might be a series of introspective questions that encourage students to become aware of their relevant preconceptions,…

The impact dolls have on children's formation of self-concepts is a relevant area for research by interpersonal communication theorists because dolls are admired objects, external expressions of internal convictions, and everyday objects that provide meaningful experiences for children. The more positive qualities of traditional dolls help…

This volume of the Michigan Speech Association curriculum guide--an expanded edition of the 1968 MSA guide (ED 026 393)--is designed for high school students and focuses on the discussion process. "Human Interaction"--the foundation of the discussion process--is the first of three units. The unit is intended to help the student acquire…

The article on the education of affect discusses the various deterrents to the development of affective learning experiences. It is now imperative educational institutions find strategies for dealing constructively with the attitudes, emotions, and feelings of individuals. (Author/KJ)