Presented are five arguments for implementing the affective objective of "develop a good attitude toward learning and teaching science" for preservice science teachers. (SL)

Organized beginning and ending activities help campers articulate their experiences and feelings. Gives examples of playful beginning activities that help campers meet each other and support and celebrate the camp's vision for them. Presents ending experiences that bring closure to, and reinforce the positive aspects of, the experience, whether it…

Argues that a deeper analysis of the affect and how it develops is needed for the design of effective learning activities. Topics discussed include the Taxonomy of Educational Objectives in the Affective Domain; a model of skilled behavior; theories of the development of attitudes and affect; affective objectives for instruction; and instructional…

Considers practical and theoretical issues in the integration of the arts in the foreign language curriculum to address both cognitive and affective variables, as well as improve students' awareness of civilization, instill appreciation of cultural differences, and develop creative and critical thinking skills. (23 references) (CB)

This study assesses the effectiveness of media literacy in the college classroom by comparing two modalities of learning, watching a video versus reading a text. The research questions guiding this project are: as teachers can we facilitate critical awareness among our students in order to alter the way women appropriate media images to evaluate…

Chemistry teachers face constraints when trying to integrate cognitive and affective objectives, and hence thoughtful lesson planning is required to achieve the goal. Chemistry teachers can educate students to be knowledgeable about chemical concepts, processes and the benefits of responsible practice by the chemical industry, while being aware,…

This paper focuses generally on student non-cognitive improvement before and after a Newark Chapter 1 program implementation; and specifically, on demonstrated growth in the non-cognitive areas over the year from pre-assessment to post-assessment as part of the Chapter 1 intervention. The evaluation was conducted, based on classification in terms…

Three tentative conclusions are drawn: personality factors of black students are perceived differently by different groups in sample, styles of perception exist, and that if education is to be void of excessive conflicts, affective objectives must be dealt with. (Author/AM)

School counselors may effectively contribute to the psychological education of children by helping teachers plan and implement affective guidance activities in the classroom. This article describes the author's efforts using role-playing. (Author/HMV)

The study was designed to show the important role of communication in learning. It was postulated that a high-kinetic-structured lesson would facilitate a greater amount of affective learning than would a low-kinetic-structured lesson. The results supported the hypothesis. (BR)

Literacy, values, and stemming from these, purposeful action are seen as the two basic and inseparable educational objectives. The mathematics curriculum, behavioral objectives, and the affective domain are discussed in light of these two objectives. Statements from various national committees and advisory boards are included. (LS)

Designed for high school seniors, this supplemental traffic safety program serves as a catalyst for discussion and learning in the area of affective education and safe and responsible driving. The guide is comprised of seven instructional units: (1) Orientation; (2) Communication Skills; (3) Skillful Decision Maker and Why; (4) Recognizing…

The model described here attempts to provide professional staff members with a framework for meeting locally identified affective goals or needs. Suggestions are made concerning how to develop classroom activities, accompanying teaching strategies, and criteria for satisfactory completion of each activity. Faculty members develop plans by working…

The effect of games on the development of analytic thinking and problem-solving skills in young children was studied. Eight tasks were constructed, based on Guilford's Structure of Intellect Model, and a variety of commercial games were evaluated for their ability to promote analytic thinking, problem solving, and affective skills. Using students…

Videotape simulation, at the basic level, is any simulation experience in which videotape is used to provide feedback to the participants. This is an especially effective method of conducting leadership training because it allows each individual to integrate the cognitive, behavioral, and effective levels of learning within any of a variety of…