Ethnocentrism and cultural isolation characterize current curriculum on western civilization. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, and after overcoming the dual hurdles of confusion and interpersonal conflict in the disciplines, the college curriculum may begin to change this trend. (MSE)

Moral education in the basic schools of the Netherlands is a counterpart of religion in the denominational schools. It is organized by the Dutch Humanistisch Verbond (Humanist League) which also trains humanistic educational teachers. That organization defines the humanistic context of this form of education. (Author/SJL)

The American college is viewed as a continuation of the self-education processes of the universe. A core curriculum is described which includes courses that would present the four evolutionary phases of the functional cosmology, the four phases of human cultural development, and classical cultures that have dominated human development. (JN)

Competency in athletic coaching has been a professional concern for many years. In the future, the coach in training will be held accountable for demonstrating a measure of proficiency in performing essential competencies. Athletics may be restructured to achieve more cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning. (JN)

The 60s, 70s, and 80s represent, respectively, the thesis, antithesis, and synthesis of the humanistic dialectic. Humanism and humanistic education in the 80s must help us to move from the idea of the isolated self to that of the social, independent, synergetic self. (Author/GC)

Client-centered supervision is a personal participatory, and developmental approach, which finds its roots in the "third force" psychology of Carl Rogers. It requires a supervisor of sensitivity and humanistic orientation. Teacher evaluation criteria under this system focus on three areas: learning climate, program content, and…

Discusses modern health education as concerned with fostering human potential. Suggests health educators are going beyond a disease-orientation to one of fostering health. Defines health education as including cognitive, affective, and psychomotor components with primary goals of achieving increased vitality and integration among physical, mental,…

The most important contribution the humanities makes to public policy is the sound education of those who will make future public policy. The humanists' task is to provide continuity, to educate each generation about its intellectual, spiritual, moral, and political birthright from which public policy must flow. (MLW)

Describes the group leadership skills that a teacher needs to conduct a class meeting according to William Glasser's reality therapy model. (SJL)

The history of the Waldorf (Rudolf Steiner) movement is outlined and an introduction to the philosophy and methods underlying it is given. (JD)

The author shows how the teaching of mathematics may be adapted so that it is "humanized." It is asserted that the standard mathematics program "...appeals to the intellect, but attaches no value to other human qualities such as emotions and ethical character." (MP)

A rationale for the inclusion of liberal education in the preservice teacher education program is presented, broad liberal outcomes are proposed, and recommendations for the attainment of these outcomes are suggested. (MJB)

Teachers and mothers supported affective education at the elementary level, but teachers were significantly more supportive than mothers. Teachers who valued affective education thought mothers valued affective education. Mothers thought that teachers did not strongly favor affective education. (Author)

A study indicates that business schools currently produce individuals with ego-centered rather than society- or other-centered values. It is questioned whether business schools produce the kind of manager needed most in the future. (Author/MSE)

Where achievement level is the basis of assignment to classes, the relationship between self-concept and achievement is more manifest between classes than within classes. The present research demonstrated that the grouping practice employed may have a substantial influence on the student's self-concept. (Author)