This article seeks to give practical examples of how teachers can promote the development of students' affective learning using two cooperative learning structures: Student teams assessment divisions (STAD) and jigsaw classroom. It also includes a taxonomy aimed to help teachers value and assess their students' affective learning. The article…

This small booklet describes the Affective Education Program established in Philadelphia in 1967. The program uses various classroom techniques such as the problems, plans, and sharing classroom structure to foster student leadership and cooperation; using group roles, feedback, and processing; and being responsive to student concerns. In…

This article includes a rationale for including affective objectives in instructional goals, a discussion of literature related to the affective domain, and several learning activities that utilize outdoor education to address affective objectives. (IAH)

The author discusses the importance of student success in ongoing learning activities so that an adequate self-concept may be developed. Success can be achieved by providing interesting and meaningful activities, taking into account individual pupil differences, and providing opportunities for students to experience real-life situations. (DE)

The use of values clarification methodology in public schools and by quasi-public agencies is questioned. Among the objections raised are that the approach is theoretically weak, conflicts with many traditional beliefs, and constitutes an invasion of privacy. A re-orientation among environmental educators is advocated. (WB)

Shows why self-concept is important in reading instruction, and why reading teachers should use effective classroom techniques to promote self-concept. (RL)

Instructional television is a valuable tool for the teacher, particularly when used to expose students to problems and life situations and to encourage them in value discussions and decision-making in areas that are most nearly parallel to their own social experiences. (JD)

Research recommends focusing on the positive aspects of low-risk humanistic concerns for classroom language teaching activities. Through sharing personal experiences and feelings students' ethnic identity will be strengthened and intergroup awareness and appreciation promoted. (PMJ)

An Affective Education Committee was formed during the 1974-75 school year out of common interests of different committees to study the state of the art of affective education in the district. Results indicated teachers had considerable interest in learning to use various materials available to them within the district. (Author)

The goals of confluent language education are self-reflection, interpersonal dialogue and skills mastery. This paper discusses the components of a lesson using this method: (1) here and now teaching; (2) student output as class content for language practice; (3) interpersonal sharing; and (4) self awareness. Several sample classroom exercises are…

There is a risk of second language teachers becoming emotionally overcharged about innovative methods and techniques. Innovators promoting particular methods often claim comprehensive answers to instructional problems, and in spite of an apparent concern for scientific respectability, new approaches take on some characteristics of religious…

Processes by which teachers may identify behavioral objectives for their students and bring about changes in attitudes and values are examined. An example is presented of the general affective goals of helping students to develop positive self-concepts, appreciate the dignity and worth of others, and value democratic attitudes. It is pointed out…

A teacher's small group experiences in a graduate seminar in affective teaching techniques provided insights that carried over to a freshman composition course. At the beginning of the semester the 26 seminar members, meeting in one group, concealed their insecurities by bombarding each other with obscurities. Similarly, beginning composition…

This resource guide is for elementary and secondary level educators who are interested in affective education and in formulating their own strategies for more meaningful learning experiences in their classrooms. The guide is based on the idea that affective learning is essential and that the best learning experiences are those in which the…

This curriculum guide for kindergarten teachers contains values-based classroom lessons which are intended to assist students in the development of a positive self-concept, rational thinking processes, and a personal and societal value system. Teaching techniques include role playing, story telling, classroom discussion, puppet shows, skits, and…