Discusses various aspects of holistic education: (1) educators vary strategies to meet the educational need; (2) educators promote learning as a lifelong process; (3) educators accept that the learner retains ultimate responsibility for the learning process; and (4) evaluation strategies include all individuals involved in the teaching-learning…

The dynamics of art and education are correlated with Naisbitt's ten points of social restructuring. The future art curriculum should honor the arts individually for their uniqueness and also look at them in a comprehensive manner based on today's trend towards more holistic solutions to social and economic problems. (Author/RM)

Proposes a framework for approaching and evaluating current global conservation conditions in terms of psychological, intellectual, and moral behavior. Applies the psychoanalytic theory of Velikovsky, the intellectual development theory of Piaget, and Kolberg's theory of moral development in analyzing the current status and future needs of global…

The aim of the report is to inform and ignite interest in moving beyond a reflection on the dual purpose of public education to an action plan that seeks to strike the balance between academics and civic engagement for our students. In the winter of 2004, working under a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, leaders in education reform,…

The subject of the paper presents establishing basic characteristics, forms and levels of knowledge interconnectedness in teaching, especially in mathematics and biology teaching. The analysis was realized by considering basic theoretical views in this field, as well as by establishing features and levels of knowledge interconnectedness in the…

Years of youth development research have yielded consensus by researchers, practitioners, and government representatives regarding what young people need for healthy development. Both environmental and social factors are now seen as critical elements for youth development programs. Addressing these factors creates a foundation for the development…

This study examines the nature of the impact of vocational education and training (VET), and its project-based activities and partnerships, on the development of sustainable communities in regional Australia. It finds that VET plays a critical role as the entry point to learning and builds considerable social and other forms of capital in regional…

This collection of essays gives the reader intimate views of the author's perspectives on topics ranging from social justice and education to service learning. The book is divided into four parts. Part 1 focuses on the general nature of the author's social and cultural critique of education. Relationships between educational policies and…

Through this report, the Coalition for Community Schools, an alliance of more than 160 national, state, and local organizations, makes the case that community schools offer a practical and effective strategy for educating all children to their full potential. It outlines the advantages of community schools and the conditions for learning that…

This paper explores a new approach to the evaluation of educational technologies by using Eisner's connoisseurship model. This model has two essential features in program evaluation: holistic approach to the analysis and interpretation of data and multiple perspectives in the evaluative tasks (Eisner, 1998). Using Eisner's model, the key…

This study compared outcomes from undergraduate subjects (N=21) who had attended seminars in the wholetheme instructional approach with controls (N=21) who attended a seminar on the writing process. The wholetheme approach of Asghar Iran-Nejad emphasizes thematic, nondirectional, and intuitive teaching. The study was designed to determine if…

A comprehensive counseling program with support services is an essential factor for meeting academic and personal needs of college student athletes. Due to the demands and challenges placed on college athletes, 10% require serious counseling. There are six identified demands or challenges confronting student athletes: (1) balancing academic and…

Written by a woman who, at age 25, was diagnosed as "a textbook case for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder," (ADHD) this book, examines: the pitfalls of traditional psychotherapy and medications for those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD; how an interactive, hands-on learning environment can markedly improve the educational experience of…

Ancient cultures believed the heart was the crossing point of passion and intellect, and modern scientists are realizing that the brain, heart, and immune systems are connected. The heart thinks, remembers, communicates, and contains stored information. Metaphors for the heart include sensitivity, compassion, sincerity, courage, respect, and…

Featuring profiles of families involved in a variety of progressive parenting approaches, this guide integrates the physical, mental, spiritual and social tasks of childrearing to present a holistic approach to parenting and family life. The chapters are: (1) "The Whole Parenting Approach to Family Life"; (2) "A Healthy Start:…