Discusses a Vassar College workshop and the debate it generated over the depth and breadth of computer knowledge needed by humanities students. Describes two positions: the "Holistic View," which emphasizes the understanding of the formal methods of computer implementation; and the "Expert Users View," which sees the humanist…

Analyzes the symbols in the children's fantasy film, "E. T.," from the perspective of perennial philosophy. Concludes that "E. T." is an example of a rhetorical message that combines a vision of the eternal with a plea for a change in addressing contemporary fragmentation and separation. (PD)

Argues that college reading should be taught in a holistic manner. Presents characteristics of college developmental readers and discusses several generalizations that should be considered when teaching college reading holistically. (FL)

A five phase approach to holistic health care on the college campus is given. The phases include education/information, identification of risks, elimination/reduction of risks, maintenance, and self-care. (BL)

Two strategies for teaching studio art are compared. In an atomistic strategy, basic drawing and design are taught by dividing learning contents into various component parts--e.g., perspective exercises, value scales, color wheels--and addressing them one at a time. In an holistic strategy content parts are treated simultaneously. (RM)

Criticizes Dobbert et al's model of cultural transmission (presented in earlier article) as being a species of social physics. Suggests improvements to the model, notably that observation and analysis at the emic level be taken into account. (RDN)

A learning disabled adult reviews his early experiences with professionals and schools, notes the effects of social skills difficulties and occupational frustrations, and offers suggestions for teachers (such as not discounting students' abilities as well as for learning disabled students (including emphasizing one's strengths and understanding…

A holistic language program is described which combines all the language arts, is based on cognitive/psycholinguistic principles, and can be used in resource rooms with learning disabled students. (CL)

A reassessment of John Dewey's theory of inquiry offers theoretical, practical, and ethical gains to be made in educational research. This paper explores methods of inquiry and shows how Dewey's position is incompatible with empiricist assumptions. Several misunderstandings are identified and discussed. (DF)

Discusses current practices for statistical assessments of employment discrimination and suggests nonstatistical techniques that can be used to aid in interpreting results of statistical analyses. The techniques incorporate principles of Boolean algebra and allow holistic comparison of categories of similarly situated individuals. (CMG)

Roles, perspectives, and skills of superintendents and their fit to the Organizational Elements Model (OEM) are examined by defining the elements in the model and providing examples of applications, analyzing superintendents' roles in the planning process, and discussing a method of determining the roles of superintendents in different situations.…

The Career-Life Planning Model for First Nations People (1997) was created by Drs. Rod McCormick and Norm Admundson to address the need for more culturally sensitive career planning with First Nations people. The most unique thing about this model is the inclusion of many cultural practices, such as: opening and closing prayers, the invitation to…

This book makes the case for preserving integrated, holistic reading programs, debunking the belief in one-size-fits-all instruction and taking readers inside classrooms to demonstrate progressive, meaning-centered teaching. The book offers easy-to-use strategies that build upon the life experiences and language that children bring with them to…

Suggests invitational education provides both a theory and a system for school counselors seeking to integrate counseling techniques, roles, and functions. Presents an overview of the invitational model and practical applications for counselors. (RC)

Discusses the individual, public health, and public policy. The author advocates a healthy public policy which stresses holistic health maintenance, small-scale local solutions to health problems, and an ecological approach to worldwide health problems. (AM)