Over forty articles dealing with studies of affective variables were analyzed in this report of the Elementary School Subcommittee of the National Council on Measurement in Education's Task Force on Measurement of Affective Outcomes. The measurement problems were of both a theoretical and practical nature. The greatest practical problem is…

Behavioral objectives are discussed in relation to second language learning. They are broken down into cognitive and affective objectives, and difficulties in setting such objectives are discussed. (RM)

Describes studies by L. D. Mackay and P. L. Gardner that were designed to teach attitudinal objectives in the Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) course. Differences in results are attributed to the effect of socio-economic level, passage of time and reduced teacher enthusiasm, factors extraneous to PSSC, and a slightly different sample. (GS)

Discusses objectives of teachers of a college level psychology course dealing with group dynamics. A major problem encountered in teaching a group dynamics course in an academic setting is creating a balance between cognitive/intellectual and affective/personal learning. (Author/DB)

Affective education stresses that teachers develop and reinforce student attitudes, values, and feelings. Our formal educational system too often forgets that what is necessary for learning lies within the student, not in the teacher. Schools are among the most powerful settings for growth in affect. (CP)

The author presents a concept of health education based upon skill development as the educational goal, discusses the process in general, skill identification, content and process development, and the need for opportunities to practice skills. (MB)

Discusses the affective factors that underpin and guide moral judgements. Suggests a pedagogical model for affective development in moral education, based upon the expanding social environment in which a person defines and redefines him/herself and that environment's relation to the educational milieu. (DMM)

This article presents the results of a study designed to determine and promote a precise professional vocabulary on affective response in the field of music. Includes 26 terms and a four-page listing of references, books, and periodicals used. (JDH)

Outlines the history and roots of affective education and points out its shortcomings in contemporary educational programs. (MD)

Reviews the role of Charles Prosser and David Snedden in developing the philosophy of vocational education and describes their conflict with ideas of John Dewey. Three criticisms of the 16 theorems of vocational education are elaborated: perpetuation of status quo, teacher expertise based on trade mastery without pedagogical preparation, and lack…

Discusses instances of values learning which derive from the type of environment created by schools and questions the extent to which specific curricula are useful in values learning. The author suggests that values education programs would be more useful if they stimulated participants to reflect on the rules that govern their actions. (Author/DB)

Describes a framework for science education programs that illustrates the interpenetration of affective experiences with the corresponding subject matter. Cognitive objectives are related to affective activities for personalizing and extending learning, and a daily journal is suggested as a means for identifying progress. (MLH)

Elementary school teachers were trained in seven guidance learnings over a two-day span so that they could use guidance approaches in their classes. The Guidance Learning Rating Scale was developed to evaluate statements before and after their exposure to confluent education activities. There were significant changes in test scores in the expect…

This article examines the need for and feasibility of including children's feelings as school work, sets forth some expectations that arise from such work, and describes ongoing work with children at a public elementary school and the problems encountered. (Author)

Reports on action initiated by the FFA to develop a program for agricultural students' personal development. (MU)