The rationale for a program in Developing Understanding of Self and Others (DUSO) is presented. The program is concerned with helping the child become more aware of himself, others, and the nature of human development. (Author/JB)

A preschool program, concerned with the affective component of the educational process for infants and toddlers, has adopted specific educational objectives as well as guides for interactions. Examples of preschool situations illustrate implementation of program. (CS)

This article briefly describes Live Oak School, a nongraded, parent-run alternative for ages 4-13, whose main concern is providing a positive and supportive learning environment. Its affective objectives for learners and teachers in the areas of self-concept, responsibility, and positive social interaction are outlined. (SJL)

A two-year project involved two elementary school faculties in planning curricular change. Both schools selected two major goals: to improve reading achievement scores and student self-concept. University personnel served in a consultant/trainer role. The school staffs expressed doubt about the feasibility or the necessity of the self-concept…

Outward Bound is an educational experience of self-discovery that uses challenges found in a natural setting as the teaching medium. Program adaptations of Outward Bound concepts and methods for alternative education fall into five categories: 1) motivational programs, 2) human relations programs within a school, 3) alternatives to traditional…

This compensatory education program serves approximately 792 disadvantaged children. Thirteen elementary school enrichment learning centers, two tenth grade tutoring programs, an area-wide remedial reading clinic, an instructional service center, and intensive teacher-parent inservice training will be the framework for enrichment experiences.…

The human relations unit, focusing on the affective domain, is designed for grades pre K-4, but is applicable to junior high grades. Objectives are to help children develop self confidence, self awareness, and social interaction skills. Teaching/learning strategies emphasize interaction among teacher and student, and group communication. A unique…

The document presents an overview of the Human Development Program in terms of its theoretical rationale, objectives, structure, process, and content. The Human Development Program (HDP) emphasizes an affective curricular approach developed by psychologists. The booklet describes how elementary school teachers can help children assume…

The manual, developed by psychologists at the Human Development Training Institute, describes techniques for understanding and dealing with the behavior and development of young children. The major objective of the book is to help elementary school teachers improve communication with their pupils. The manual offers conceptual tools for fostering…

Based on the realization that the arts humanize the teaching process, motivate learning in all areas of the curriculum, and answer the need for creative expression, the Oklahoma plan was instituted in 1976 to provide a comprehensive arts program for the public schools. Its approaches include in-depth instruction by arts specialists, integration of…

As part of Project Adventure, a specific unit within a 12-week Colonial History course taught at a Massachusetts high school was designed to: involve students with each other, their community, and local history; add a significant social and experiential dimension to the course; use a unique system of student evaluation and grading; and be…