The need at the community college level for the development of new styles or modes of education that are consistent with the uniqueness of the individual student and will help him realize his human potential is discussed. Such styles or modes are based upon an educational theory called confluent education. The Semester for Self-Directed Study is a…

This bibliography is designed to offer assistance and guidance to those educators who are beginning to focus more attention on the non-academic aspects of a child's growth in school and who are introducing new courses and activities to enhance positive self-concept, increase achievement motivation, promote creative thinking and behavior, and…

The role of the teacher in the open classroom, which depends on human intelligence and feeling more than on anything else, is viewed as especially important at a time when powerful attempts are being made to reduce teachers to insignificance by providing them with foolproof packaged teaching materials. In order to function in an open classroom,…

This article explores some of the reasons for the gap between what the laws are and what schools do, some current attempts to confront this discrepancy, what still needs to be done, and how to combat legal cynicism in the schools. (Author)

Through the application of psychological and moral development principles to teacher education curricula, the author constructed a series of active learning experiences followed by structured reflection on those experiences. Major elements included teaching counseling skills directly to preservice teachers. Prepared for the Chicago, 1975 American…

Developmental education is defined. Its philosophical foundations and a rationale for its adoption are presented. "Content" modules on which developmental education might focus are then outlined. In conclusion, the implications for teachers, counsellors, and counsellor educators are noted. (Author)

Camp programs for human relations must build on a foundation of well-learned skills, teach skills efficiently to allow time for group development, and overcome sex role stereotypes. Camp directors must attend to instructional design including analysis of subject matter and learner, effective teaching procedures, and evaluation of the competence.…

Evaluated acceptability ratings of three types of interventions (behavioral, pragmatic, and humanistic) applied to two types of behavior problems (acting out vs. passive resistance) using the Intervention Rating Profile. Student teachers (N=73) who read descriptions of behavior problems felt acting out was more likely to be referred, rating the…

Analyzes Dewey's and Kohlberg's theories, arguing that they failed to achieve their espoused societal goals because of their emphasis on individualism. Cites linguistic evidence for this argument and urges a renewed dialog on the progressive education heritage which will more adequately reflect the social consciousness of the best religious and…

Discusses the need for professional introspection on the part of early childhood educators. Emphasizes the need to understand and participate in the multicultural experience in this country, suggesting that in this way professionals can design appropriate curriculum strategies for schools. (Author/RWB)

Would-be lawyers would be well served by undergraduate study of the humanities. Law is by nature a humanistic discipline, and a law student who studies the humanities thoroughly could acquire the discipline to find the riches of value and meaning in law because he will have brought those riches to the law. (Author/MSE)

Offers a brief history of humanistic and transpersonal psychology development; includes a brief description of educational goals advocated by these movements, particularly in reference to teacher role; and presents specific examples of how computers make it possible for teachers to satisfy role expectations placed upon them in student-centered…

Argues that by viewing computer technology as a facilitator of instruction and one that is relatively easy to operate and apply to a specific content area, teachers can come to feel less apprehensive about entering into an instructional contract with it. (FL)

The moral and ethical training of children, previously the sole responsibility of the home, is being transferred to the school, giving rise to the problem that because of increased emphasis on student rights, the school does not have the authority to enforce positive social values. (JD)

A small, private, residential school provides adolescents with academic education and the learning experience gained from living and working in a cooperative environment. (JD)