Evidence from evaluation studies of open classroom effects on children is not sufficiently consistent to warrant unqualified endorsement of that approach over more traditional methods. However, there is enough evidence to support the open classroom as a viable alternative when teachers and parents are interested in such a program. (RD)

A semantic differential instrument was used in an analysis of variance design to evaluate the effects of a one-hour humanities lecture concerning Midwest architectural preservation on a group of undergraduates. The positive evaluation results confirmed similar experiences using this program. (Author/JKS)

Used locus of control, ability, sex, task selection, task structure, and recall in a regression model to predict affective response to type of instruction of 104 high school seniors. Results showed a main effect for recall, and interaction effects for recall x sex and recall x ability. References are listed. (Author/JEG)

An Affective Education Committee was formed during the 1974-75 school year out of common interests of different committees to study the state of the art of affective education in the district. Results indicated teachers had considerable interest in learning to use various materials available to them within the district. (Author)

Case study examines effects of time-out ribbon and precision requests on noncompliance of a four-year-old male with Tuberous Sclerosis. Compliance was recorded during circle time. Compliance increased when time-out ribbon was used. Greater increase compliance was found when precision requests were added to time-out ribbon procedure. (FC)

Outlines the themes and purposes of humanistic education in the instruction of English-as-a-Second-Language, from the perspective of teacher, trainer, student, colleague, parent, and observer, focusing on the processes, values, and attitudes that underpin humanistic education and that are drawn from humanistic psychology. (Author/CB)

Examines implications from cognitive psychology which are important for the design of microcomputer-based instructional simulations. Topics addressed include cognitive structure, including schemata and mental models; cognitive and metacognitive strategies; automaticity of cognitive processes; and affect, or the motivational appeal. (Contains 86…

Presents two strategies for cultivating social skills and self-esteem in elementary physical education; recommends the gymnasium's informal atmosphere as ideal for addressing social skills. The first strategy involves selecting a most valuable person each day. The second strategy promotes recognition of positive student qualities and parent…

Concerned Women for America opposes transformational outcome-based education because it coopts parents and shifts the focus from cognitive education to affective education. Children belong to their parents, not the state. Education should provide the essential academics that, combined with the values and beliefs learned at home, will determine…

A study surveyed the views of 53 social work faculty in 4 institutions concerning the place of spirituality in the social work curriculum. Results show considerable support for a course on the subject. Possible explanations for opposition are examined, and suggestions for introducing spirituality content into the curriculum are offered.…

Proposes two approaches to using role-playing in the history classroom: (1) providing factual information to the students; and (2) allowing them to discover the experiences of historical actors. Expounds that the recommended role-playing simulations help students discover why Canadians were divided over the conscription issue in World War I. (CMK)

Discusses the educational value of portrayals of emotional dynamics and conflicts of characters in Hebrew biblical and rabbinic midrashic texts. Asserts that these texts can increase student interest, provide useful insight into human nature, and enhance self-understanding. Provides examples from biblical and rabbinic narratives, Psalms, and the…

Describes three multimedia resources, produced with an emphasis on the use of images, by a consortium headed by the University of Exeter for initial teacher education. Discusses the educational framework within which the resources were designed, including an integrative approach, constructivism, prior knowledge, user expectations, and affective…

The purpose of the study was to enhance classroom management in special education classrooms. "Affective teaching" was compared with "cognitive teaching" in 52 classrooms in Israel. Data was collected based on observations of three 90 minute lessons, equally divided into the two types of instruction. Results of MANOVA…

Affective goals and objectives, rarely stated in geographic education standards, textbooks or course syllabi, include improving students' attitudes toward other people. World geography courses expose students to other parts of the world and to people different from themselves. Although affective goals may not be stated for such courses, could it…