Dialogics as a philosophical principle is, like the dialectics predominant at present in all industrialized countries, based on the duality of life and thought. Dialogics postulates that two thoughts, or two aspirations, or two concepts together make up a whole, simultaneously, each being of equal importance. Play is a dialogic of doing and…

The importance of Wilhelm von Humboldt's work in educational philosophy is little known outside of Germany and even there he is more often criticized than praised. This is unfortunate because his contributions to education and other areas had an important impact on other philosophers of his period and are well worth considering today. In his main…

Examines assertions that the self-concepts of Afro-Americans are deterministic and fatalistic, focusing upon the Afro-American woman, drawing extensively upon the notions of symbolic interaction; and assesses the role of white American society in the self-conceptions of black women. (Author/JM)

Discussed programs for trainable and mentally retarded children and adults developed by HARC. (RK)

Education can affect changes in the core personality postures that describe the value-prejudices that shape people's lives. (JH)

Considered current attitudes toward education and how teachers fit into the picture. (RK)

With the aid of a counselor a client can develop a simple goal attainment chart on which he records self defined objectives and rates his success in attaining them. The Goal Attainment Chart is included, complete with specific examples for its use. (Author/DOW)

This paper presents some of the findings of a survey of feminists seeking to answer three basic questions about women's education. The questions guiding the research were: (1) What do feminist women perceive as important aspects of an education for women which promotes the development of their potentials? (2) What aspects of their schooling…

Advocates the creation of a synergistic mind system by educating people to use, understand, and appreciate both hemispheres of the brain. (IRT)

Article examined the motives and responsibilities of the correctional counselor and how he must think and act in order to effectively involve his clients, social offenders, in developing themselves positively. (RK)

Describes the characteristics of a child with Minimal Brain Dysfunction. Then explains how a goal can be set with such a child and tasks established to move the child toward the goal without losing momentum because of a school vacation. (EJT)

Investigates the relationship between sociometric choice and self-concept of upper elementary school children. (Author)

A teaching strategy for grades 4-8 to develop social studies goals of social participation, citizenship, decision-making, and intellectual skills. (ND)

Dialogue, though a broad concept, may be characterized as the interaction of individuals engaged in the process of human growth. These individuals, who differ in values, needs, and orientations, communicate in a mode without static elements, rules, or dogmas. The application of dialogue-centered learning to the classroom is explained. (BJG)