An educational system designed to challenge present social values and yet works within the socioeconomic system is proposed for the African state of Tanzania. (DE)

Phenomenology, a constantly renewed effort to see the world in a nonreductive and originative way, is useful in bringing about radical reflection on the phenomenon of communication as a human science. A human science is both a scientific and a humanistic endeavor; it is necessary to return to the phenomena under investigation and to permit them to…

Intended primarily for the researcher, teacher, or student new to the interdisciplinary study of the impact of technology on man and his habitat, this annotated bibliography is designed to provide a guide to significant statements on technology from humanistic points of view. Works have been chosen which integrate technology with man's social,…

The humanization of bureaucracies is essential in modern society. Traditionally, the training of administrators has emphasized three models of organizations. The first is the productivity model, the second model assumes that fulfilling the needs of organizational members will increase client satisfaction, and the third assumes a stable environment…

The University of Wisconsin Extension has developed the technology and programing to deliver noncredit educational broadcasts via telephone to professional audiences in remote locations throughout the state. Research has shown two-way audio to be an effective educational medium, permitting feedback, discussion, resource sharing, and the sharing of…

Over 120 films are listed which deal with alternatives in education, lifestyles, work, religion, crafts, and politics. Among topics covered are open classrooms, communes, changing family structures, day care, and racial problems. Each film is summarized; length, copyrights, date, producer, and distributor are listed. A brief bibliography, subject…

This book offers a program of self-improvement for teachers and prospective teachers that grows out of humanistic criteria. The book is a collection of activities designed to increase the reader's potential as a teacher. There is an introduction entitled "Discovering Your Teaching Self." The remaining two sections are devoted to activities.…

The consortium was formed in the summer of 1971 as a means of implementing William Glasser's philosophy and methods. The program was implemented in two parochial elementary schools and in nine public elementary schools located in eight school districts. The evaluation discussed in this report included questionnaires to measure pupil self concepts…

Although any definition of the educational philosophy of informal education is sure to be incomplete, for the purposes of this paper the following characteristics will be sufficient: a) informal British schools are "de-institutionalized"; b) they stress individualization; c) detailed observation of a child's work over a long period of time is the…

This position paper analyzes and critiques contemporary American society. Previous research and development efforts to improve the quality of life focused on identification of "social problems" and the application of education programs designed to remedy them. Past efforts failed, however, to enrich the lives of many Americans because they…

The life and work of Alfred Adler is outlined with a listing and explanation of the five principles of his Individual Psychology: (1) social interest, (2) self-determinism, (3) goal directed behavior, (4) subjectively interpreted perception, and (5) holism. The Adlerian terms, life style and family constellation are likewise explained. There is…

This booklet is one of the National Humanities Faculty publications designed to examine the question of what is taught, and why. This dialogue between Edwin Delattre and Thomas Donovan explores how humans go about reasoning and solving problems according to their collective, reflective intelligence. (Author/MJ)

Examples are given of some types of interaction between viewed and museum provided by an experimental computer based nutrition exhibit at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Plans are being developed for a museum in which most of the information conveyed will appear through the use of video systems tied to a computer. (CMV)

A two part hypothetical model of education incorporating basic beliefs of man with educational practice is presented for consideration by educators. Basic elements of the model include purpose, experience, formative evaluation, philosophy, knowledge, learning, goals, curriculum, instruction, and parental involvement. Journal may be ordered from…

Alternative technical systems are needed that can be designed, developed, operated, and controlled at the local level. Technology education can provide the knowledge and skills needed to educate citizens. This effort would strengthen basic democratic processes and would develop new sources of energy to sustain a stable technology. (JB)