Describes an assignment that requires students to organize, prepare, and revise a case study in abnormal behavior. Explains that students employ a single theoretical perspective in preparing a report on a figure from history, literature, the arts, or current events. Discusses the value of the assignment for students. (SG)

Discusses the contemporary university in Canada, focusing on Allan Bloom's "The Closing of the American Mind" which analyzes problems in today's education. The paper calls Bloom's book an unrivaled diagnosis of the impasse of the university, and it examines Bloom's relativistic principles. (SM)

Compared motivation of eighth grade students (n=99) in traditional and nontraditional (nongraded, self-selection) schools. Results showed higher levels of intrinsic motivation in academic learning for students from humanistic school setting than for boys and girls from a more structured environment. (ABL)

Uncritically accepted assumptions of adult education are it has humanistic goals; it narrows the gap in educational attainment; it is learner centered and empowering; (and it advances equality. The reality of practice must be confronted through critical pedagogy and participatory research. (SK)

Presents the theoretical linkages, constructs, and shared characteristics between multiculturalism and existentialism as well as humanistic-critical educational practice. It argues that multicultural education and existentialism share common ground theoretically and pedagogically. (GLR)

Discusses special education in Russia by reviewing: (1) background information on the formation of a Russian-American partnership; (2) special education in Russia from an historical perspective; (3) the current status of special education; and (4) future directions of Russian special education. Identifies an emerging theme of more humanistic…

Examines the effect of inducing affect on the recall of moral transgressions and positive moral acts. Finds that negative affect is associated with higher recall of moral transgressions whereas positive affect is associated with higher recall of positive moral acts. Relates the results to two models of moral development. (DSK)

Auburn University's School of Nursing revised the curriculum based on a view of nursing as a humanistic discipline transcending institutional boundaries. Community-based nursing was defined as a philosophy of care with an individual and family focus, emphasizing partnerships with clients. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)

Suggests that a combination of humanistic education and critical theory concepts can lead to a means to teach responsible social action. Develops a research-based model of social action using personal development skills, negotiated teaching methods, and the group investigation of social concerns. (JPS)

Suggests several things that can be done to promote healthy racial relations in high schools including emphasizing human sensitivity instead of cultural sensitivity; integrating African-American history into classes on American history; and encouraging students to generate strategies to cope with racially prejudiced people. Presents several…

This article describes the development of a peace education project, including the Peace Education Kit, in schools in Sierra Leone. The program, initiated by the World Bank, has involved working partnerships between local and international agencies and provides a case study of how schools can work with the community to contribute to a national…

Bullying and harassment are pervasive problems in schools, with interventions to counter bullying now regarded as a matter of high priority by educational authorities. This article considers the impact of bullying on victim and bully. It also explores the role of peers as bystanders in school bullying. Australian research is described, examining…

Worldwide, children are drawn into lives as soldiers and terrorism as the result of forced recruitment and also by extremist ideologies and their inability to obtain security, food, power, prestige, education, and positive life options through civilian means. Using an example from Sierra Leone, this article shows that peace education is an…

This article relates the story of Joy Warner, founder and director of Children's Community School (CCS) in Huntersville, North Carolina. Distressed to learn that her five-year-old would have to change classes in public school, and unhappy with the uninspired teaching she witnessed in private schools, Warner decided to open her own school. A major…

The goal of this article is to move beyond the more traditional question, "Does business have a role in public education?" A historical overview of education suggests that the involvement of the private sector is not a new phenomenon and is not likely to end in the near future. Here, the authors argue that a much more fruitful line of…