Although logotherapy has been generally seen as a therapeutic technique, its usefulness in other areas cannot be underestimated. This paper examines museum education from a theoretical "logos" perspective and from a practical application of effective museum utilization for students. While museums will never replace schools in the formal…

Six museum education and learning researchers discuss the need to study how people learn and behave in museums and what kind of current research studies should be undertaken. Mary Ellen Munley, in "Back to the Future: A Call for Coordinated Research Programs in Museums," describes the differences between the terms…

Directions in self-directed learning for adults and perspectives for the future are discussed. The following five movements in self-directed learning are considered: the Knowles Group Learning Stream, the Tough Adult Learning Projects Stream, individualized programmed instruction, nontraditional institutional arrangements, and heuristic life…

"Tribal Masks" was an interesting project for seventh and eighth graders who used "found" or "donated" materials as a result of budget cuts and art supply shortages. (Author/RK)

An attempt to improve the quality of teaching and learning was made by offering three distinct options to 695 students enrolled in two large classes. The students in nonconventional options tended to have high personality need scores for cognitive structure, achievement, autonomy, and understanding. (Editor/PG)

Starting with the principle that learning goes on only when the learner is engaged in the process with mind, will, and feelings, the author argues that humanistic study must be integrated with existential questions of personal and social development. (Editor/PG)

The State University of New York at Purchase was to be a conservatory of the arts; but its problems include a lack of understanding and support from the SUNY bureaucracy. (Author)

In certain teaching situations, many modern communication systems can enhance the approach to learning. Described in this article is a student/teacher laboratory, using multi-media techniques, where the student/teacher acquires self sufficiency in the use of the techniques and the instructor/tutor takes on a new role of guide/manager. (Author/DS)

Suggests that it is time to shift away from 'syllabuses' and 'teaching a course' towards the student's learning experience in designing degree courses. (PG)

Article described an innovative program, recently developed into a permanent department at Triton College, which stirred student motivation and learning experience. (Author/RK)

Article considered three fields in which cognitive psychology was related to education and defined the meaning and purpose of cognitive psychology. (Author/RK)

Importance of evaluation in the instructional process was discussed. Two models are presented; one outlines traditional instructional procedures and their impact on learners and the attribution of evaluations. A second model is offered which, by giving learners choices in the instructional process, can return evaluation to a meaningful diagnostic…

Briefly describes the student's right to be surrounded by teachers who care about him. (HMV)