Describes the circle group, a highly structured approach used to explore a theme for problem solving, personal growth, and teaching a specific personal growth system. The circle group is recommended for people who are basically mentally healthy. It may include group chanting, sharing of concerns and feedback. (JAC)

Argues that effective English instruction cannot be measured with quantifiable scales nor in terms of behavioral objectives, but rather must be measured in terms of students' ability to adapt, decide wisely, and function within society. (AYC)

Cognitive and affective components of learning in family life education can occur in a supportive atmosphere which invites risk-taking from students and focuses on integrating components during the learning process. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, Education Section, October 14, 1977. (Author/BEF)

Contains the second part of the "I Need a Friend" Copy Master Series designed for use by educators to teach children about the responsibilities humans have for their fellow creatures. The stories can be reproduced for distribution to students or used as a coloring book. (Author/SA)

A study was done to determine (1) if interaction exists between the feeling and action components of behavior demonstrable for energy conservation, and (2) the effectiveness of an energy education program in promoting the conservation ethic. An interaction did exist between the feeling and action components of energy conservation behavior. (LRA)

Suggests that an important aspect of effective teaching is the teacher's own self-concept as a teacher and that programs for preservice education, student teaching, and beginning teaching should include affective components which promote the novice teacher's professional self-esteem. (SJL)

This ten classroom-hour instructional model for alcohol education focuses on cognitive information, affective instruction, and selected field activities to assist students in establishing physiological and psychological relationships in alcohol areas. This integration is organized to clarify values and instill responsible alcohol-related behaviors…

Suggests that psychology as a discipline in secondary schools should include, in addition to academic content, a focus on value development and psychological growth, thus balancing the intellectual and experiential realms. (Author/GC)

Argues for including both the affective and cognitive dimension in teaching literature to college freshmen and sophomores. (MKM)

Suggests that the acronym "SCIENCE" may be used as a guide to evaluating seven factors that should be promoted by a reading program: success, curiosity, interest, enthusiasm, nurture, challenge, and enjoyment. (MKM)

Describes the five major divisions of the affective domain and three evaluative instruments used to assess affective domain areas: the attitude checklist, the attitude questionnaire, and the projective indicator. (MLH)

This article briefly summarizes educational techniques used in America and what can be done to best implement them. (JD)

Presents a model for an affective component in methods courses on content area reading. Notes that the goal of the component is to help teachers develop an understanding of their current beliefs, feelings, and behaviors related to reading acquisition to better accept and use content area reading instruction. Gives special emphasis to the…

Reviews literature on developmental students' negative attitudes toward mathematics and themselves. Describes a model for math tutoring emphasizing the reduction of math anxiety and development of capacities for independent learning through dialogue, analysis of error, response to affective needs, reeducation about the learning process, and…

Recently, higher education policy and practice has become dominated by materialism, individualism, and competitiveness, at the expense of attention to the affective aspect of student development and, in a broader perspective, to the emotional and spiritual divisions that threaten humanity. Higher education can and should be more constructive. (MSE)