Expanded a previous factorial study of the writings of 40 humanistic educators by including 89 educators. Revealed two new factors--self-determined evaluation and a spiritual-transpersonal factor--as important principles of humanistic education. Confirmed the original factors, a general humanistic instructional paradigm, democratically induced…

Discusses the unique role of the counseling profession. The definition of the profession lies in the association name: American Association for Counseling and Development. Suggests counselors integrate developmental theory systematically into the practice of counseling. Summarizes alternative developmental models along with their implications for…

Discusses the role of human resource development professionals in managing learning resources. The author examines learning resources that exist in a corporation, resources that optimize human growth and development within the system (such as line supervisors, printed materials, work groups), and the use of learning contracts to make learning…

Rather than enter retirement having made no plans for how to use time previously spent working, a person needs to plan for retirement. A three-step guide is given; a personal interest inventory is included. (JL)

Proposes that operating from an ecosystemic epistemology does not preclude family therapists from focusing on individual responsibility of each family member. Suggests examining the family's pattern of distributing responsibility and mapping how this perpetuates the presenting problem. Presents examples from therapy illustrating interventions to…

The impact of experiencing multiple life changes in early adolescence was studied. Subjects were students followed from sixth to seventh grade and variables analyzed were self-esteem, academic grade-point average, and participation in extra-curricular activities. (PCB)

The Pittsburgh Adult Competency program is a literacy and vocational program based on six elements: (1) assessment, (2) flexible grouping, (3) a strong math and reading curriculum, (4) strategies for self-direction, (5) staff development, and (6) evaluation. Implementation of these elements facilitates measurable gains and personal growth.…

Attempts to clarify and empirically examine the role played by a toddler's self-comforting skill in facilitating the separation-individuation process. Study did support the prediction that the mother's fostering of independence would predict secure attachment. The effects of mothers' style of comforting were also examined. (Author/RWB)

Outlines and contrasts themes and methods of philosophical inquiry into personal identity with other approaches to identity development. Describes a study of identity development in adolescence in philosophical context which provides new information about the psychology of identity. (Author/RWB)

Reviews and analyzes "The True Story of Lilli Stubeck" by James Aldridge, winner of the 1985 Australian Children's Book of the Year. Recommends the book for both young people and adults because it demonstrates two vital human concerns, the search for truth and the improvement of the human condition. (SRT)

Addresses the qualitatively different social and emotional experiences of the gifted student. Using a developmental focus, identifies and examines predictable crises. By anticipating these predictable crises, counselors can assist gifted students in developing the coping skills necessary for mastering each successive emotional and social passage.…

Describes a faculty evaluation model that integrates ingredients of personal development, such as self-satisfaction, growth, and improvement, with such rewards as merit pay, wage increases, promotions, and tenure. Discusses criteria; guidelines for their use; the standards for tenure, promotion, and appointment; and the annual review process. (CT)

The process theory of lifecareer is discussed, emphasizing that the advancement of career education is linked to advances in understanding the human career and its education. (Author/BL)

Discusses the notions of history and education presented by N.F.S. Grundtvig, Danish promoter of the folk cause. Notes that Grundtvig thought that human development is always realized and manifested in a national context and that a national culture is a necessary prerequisite for the progress of civilization. (SB)

The author suggests that education, rather than being an induction into established ways of seeing the world, should be a context in which a person can begin the process of perceptual overhaul of it. New values related to the workplace are emerging and their impact on learning processes in the future is described. (Author/CT)