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)

Examination of the confrontation between patrons and technology in the library focuses on two questions evident when addressing the instruction librarian's role in humanizing technology: whether the library profession can afford to humanize interaction between client and technology, and how instruction librarians can humanize the confrontation.…

Examines some of the specifics of the Stanley House criteria for humanizing information systems. (IRT)

A review of the limitations of open classroom techniques, with a special example drawn from a college English composition course. (CH)

Models and programs exemplifying the thrust toward humanistic education in social studies are described. (KM)

The principal will play a key role in designing educational systems that free the human spirit to exercise initiative, to experiment openly, to enter fully into the enterprise of living and learning as complete people. (Author/WM)

Article lists well known futurists and suggests to teachers that they should no longer try to shape children to fit a static world, but should try to prepare them for a wide range of possible futures. (GB)